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VA03 UEV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 171,299 miles on the clock, averaging 9,181 miles per year, above 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 VA03 UEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,299
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,181

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,299 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,968
Average per year9,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 UEV 58k87k115k143k171k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,968 miles
PASS
Mileage167,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage162,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage157,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage154,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage149,158 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage142,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage138,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage131,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,908 miles
Since last MOT+20,417 miles
PASS
Mileage111,491 miles
Since last MOT+17,687 miles
PASS
Mileage93,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage86,591 miles
Since last MOT+13,858 miles
PASS
Mileage72,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,733 miles
Since last MOT+14,248 miles
PASS
Mileage58,485 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 UEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VA03 UEV

What car is VA03 UEV?

VA03 UEV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA03 UEV?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 UEV was 171,299 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 UEV passed its MOT?

VA03 UEV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2018.

Is VA03 UEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA03 UEV 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 VA03 UEV?

VA03 UEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.