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SC03 SWU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 122,785 miles on the clock, averaging 5,954 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 SC03 SWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,954

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 reading122,785 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,769
Average per year5,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC03 SWU 30k53k76k100k123k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,785 miles
Since last MOT+14,769 miles
PASS
Mileage108,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,019 miles
PASS
Mileage101,997 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,996 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage98,957 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage96,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,464 miles
PASS
Mileage94,304 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage91,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage86,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage82,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage77,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage70,560 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage62,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,954 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage52,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage44,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage37,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage30,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,033 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SC03 SWU

What car is SC03 SWU?

SC03 SWU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC03 SWU?

The last recorded mileage for SC03 SWU was 122,785 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC03 SWU passed its MOT?

SC03 SWU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2022.

Is SC03 SWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC03 SWU 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 SC03 SWU?

SC03 SWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.