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VX03 PHN

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 123,380 miles on the clock, averaging 6,464 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 VX03 PHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,464

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 reading123,380 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,464
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VX03 PHN 36k58k80k102k123k '06'19'13

Check VX03 PHN

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,977 miles
PASS
Mileage116,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage111,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage107,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage101,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,945 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage97,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,551 miles
PASS
Mileage89,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage82,355 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage68,640 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,622 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage61,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage54,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage47,118 miles
Since last MOT+10,793 miles
PASS
Mileage36,325 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 PHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VX03 PHN

What car is VX03 PHN?

VX03 PHN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VX03 PHN?

The last recorded mileage for VX03 PHN was 123,380 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX03 PHN passed its MOT?

VX03 PHN has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2019.

Is VX03 PHN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX03 PHN 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 VX03 PHN?

VX03 PHN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.