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ML03 GZW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 129,845 miles on the clock, averaging 5,957 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for ML03 GZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,957

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,845 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year5,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 GZW 30k55k80k105k130k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,845 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage121,149 miles
Since last MOT+2,980 miles
PASS
Mileage118,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage113,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,689 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage107,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,528 miles
PASS
Mileage102,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage96,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage91,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage84,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage77,943 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage71,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,429 miles
PASS
Mileage65,266 miles
Since last MOT+12,536 miles
PASS
Mileage52,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
PASS
Mileage47,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage41,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage35,422 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
PASS
Mileage30,174 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 GZW

What car is ML03 GZW?

ML03 GZW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 GZW?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 GZW was 129,845 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 GZW passed its MOT?

ML03 GZW has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2022.

Is ML03 GZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML03 GZW 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 ML03 GZW?

ML03 GZW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.