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MX03 XBZ

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 120,875 miles on the clock, averaging 6,879 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for MX03 XBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,879

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 reading120,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,128
Average per year6,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX03 XBZ 3k33k62k91k121k '06'23'16

Check MX03 XBZ

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage120,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage118,747 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage116,204 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage112,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage108,247 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,723 miles
PASS
Mileage105,522 miles
Since last MOT+3,520 miles
PASS
Mileage102,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage94,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage89,000 miles
Since last MOT+80,100 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,900 miles
PASS
Mileage83,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,517 miles
PASS
Mileage76,312 miles
Since last MOT+9,270 miles
PASS
Mileage67,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,032 miles
PASS
Mileage53,754 miles
Since last MOT+13,724 miles
PASS
Mileage40,030 miles
Since last MOT+13,950 miles
PASS
Mileage26,080 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,051 miles
Since last MOT+14,695 miles
PASS
Mileage11,356 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage3,297 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MX03 XBZ

What car is MX03 XBZ?

MX03 XBZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MX03 XBZ?

The last recorded mileage for MX03 XBZ was 120,875 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX03 XBZ passed its MOT?

MX03 XBZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 18 Apr 2023.

Is MX03 XBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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