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SA03 LMV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 125,053 miles on the clock, averaging 13,341 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 SA03 LMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
13,341

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 reading125,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,191
Average per year13,341
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA03 LMV 31k55k78k102k125k '06'13'10

Check SA03 LMV

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,053 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage113,862 miles
Since last MOT+14,187 miles
PASS
Mileage99,675 miles
Since last MOT+15,406 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,269 miles
Since last MOT+13,022 miles
PASS
Mileage71,247 miles
Since last MOT+13,229 miles
PASS
Mileage58,018 miles
Since last MOT+13,153 miles
PASS
Mileage44,865 miles
Since last MOT+13,610 miles
PASS
Mileage31,255 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 LMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SA03 LMV

What car is SA03 LMV?

SA03 LMV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA03 LMV?

The last recorded mileage for SA03 LMV was 125,053 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA03 LMV passed its MOT?

SA03 LMV has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 25 Mar 2013.

Is SA03 LMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA03 LMV 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 SA03 LMV?

SA03 LMV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.