Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 146,196 miles on the clock, averaging 9,289 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for MA03 BYR
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 146,196 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,102 |
| Average per year | 9,289 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA03 BYR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MA03 BYR
What car is MA03 BYR?
MA03 BYR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA03 BYR?
The last recorded mileage for MA03 BYR was 146,196 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA03 BYR passed its MOT?
MA03 BYR has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2016.
Is MA03 BYR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 BYR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MA03 BYR?
MA03 BYR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.