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PA03 FOU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 125,567 miles on the clock, averaging 5,205 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 PA03 FOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,205

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,567 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,243
Average per year5,205
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA03 FOU 40k61k83k104k126k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,567 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage124,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,324 miles
Since last MOT+1,057 miles
PASS
Mileage123,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage121,034 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,069 miles
PASS
Mileage118,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,956 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage116,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage111,636 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,634 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage103,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
Mileage96,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,473 miles
PASS
Mileage92,408 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage84,991 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage80,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage75,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,585 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage70,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage56,310 miles
Since last MOT+16,263 miles
PASS
Mileage40,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,047 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 FOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PA03 FOU

What car is PA03 FOU?

PA03 FOU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PA03 FOU?

The last recorded mileage for PA03 FOU was 125,567 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PA03 FOU passed its MOT?

PA03 FOU has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2022.

Is PA03 FOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA03 FOU 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 PA03 FOU?

PA03 FOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.