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MF03 LYA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 122,116 miles on the clock, averaging 4,283 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for MF03 LYA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
4,283

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

Low mileage
Latest reading122,116 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,283
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF03 LYA 37k58k79k101k122k '06'26'17

Check MF03 LYA

Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage118,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,935 miles
PASS
Mileage116,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,027 miles
Since last MOT+3,148 miles
PASS
Mileage112,879 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage107,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage103,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,957 miles
Since last MOT+5,562 miles
PASS
Mileage98,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage91,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage86,898 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage85,146 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,444 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
PASS
Mileage85,139 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
PASS
Mileage82,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage77,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage73,339 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage70,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,840 miles
PASS
Mileage62,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage57,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,124 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage49,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,736 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage43,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage36,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,781 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MF03 LYA

What car is MF03 LYA?

MF03 LYA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MF03 LYA?

The last recorded mileage for MF03 LYA was 122,116 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF03 LYA passed its MOT?

MF03 LYA has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2026.

Is MF03 LYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF03 LYA 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 MF03 LYA?

MF03 LYA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.