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WP03 OPW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 121,365 miles on the clock, averaging 5,578 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 WP03 OPW

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,578

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,636
Average per year5,578
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP03 OPW 19k44k70k96k121k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,365 miles
Since last MOT+1,636 miles
PASS
Mileage119,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,670 miles
PASS
Mileage115,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage108,231 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage102,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,711 miles
Since last MOT+11,931 miles
PASS
Mileage90,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,520 miles
PASS
Mileage87,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage82,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage78,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage73,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,971 miles
PASS
Mileage68,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage63,667 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage59,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage53,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage47,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage42,173 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage33,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage26,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage18,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 OPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WP03 OPW

What car is WP03 OPW?

WP03 OPW is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WP03 OPW?

The last recorded mileage for WP03 OPW was 121,365 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP03 OPW passed its MOT?

WP03 OPW has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 28 Nov 2024.

Is WP03 OPW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP03 OPW 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 WP03 OPW?

WP03 OPW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.