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MX03 SMU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 116,712 miles on the clock, averaging 6,471 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 SMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,471

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,712 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX03 SMU 29k51k73k95k117k '06'19'13

Check MX03 SMU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,712 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage111,014 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage109,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage104,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage99,210 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage93,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage85,679 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,673 miles
Since last MOT+9,884 miles
PASS
Mileage75,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,789 miles
Since last MOT+28,069 miles
PASS
Mileage47,720 miles
PASS
Mileage58,858 miles
Since last MOT+12,404 miles
PASS
Mileage46,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,980 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage29,150 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 SMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 SMU

What car is MX03 SMU?

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

What is the mileage of MX03 SMU?

The last recorded mileage for MX03 SMU was 116,712 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX03 SMU passed its MOT?

MX03 SMU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2019.

Is MX03 SMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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