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MA03 SYX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 116,264 miles on the clock, averaging 5,278 miles per year, below 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 SYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,264
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,278

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,264 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,654
Average per year5,278
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA03 SYX 27k49k72k94k116k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,264 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
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FAIL
Mileage65,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,824 miles
FAIL
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PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage26,971 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 SYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MA03 SYX

What car is MA03 SYX?

MA03 SYX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA03 SYX?

The last recorded mileage for MA03 SYX was 116,264 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA03 SYX passed its MOT?

MA03 SYX has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2023.

Is MA03 SYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 SYX 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 SYX?

MA03 SYX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.