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MX03 XBM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 111,506 miles on the clock, averaging 7,746 miles per year, around 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 MX03 XBM

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,746

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,506 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,275
Average per year7,746
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MX03 XBM 25k47k68k90k112k '06'17'13

Check MX03 XBM

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,506 miles
Since last MOT+14,275 miles
PASS
Mileage97,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,231 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,220 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage87,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage79,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage72,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage66,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage60,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage54,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,388 miles
PASS
Mileage47,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage41,399 miles
Since last MOT+10,919 miles
PASS
Mileage30,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage24,898 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MX03 XBM

What car is MX03 XBM?

MX03 XBM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MX03 XBM?

The last recorded mileage for MX03 XBM was 111,506 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX03 XBM passed its MOT?

MX03 XBM has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2017.

Is MX03 XBM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX03 XBM 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 MX03 XBM?

MX03 XBM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.