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SH03 AVC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 78,120 miles on the clock, averaging 3,498 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SH03 AVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,498

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,120 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 AVC 10k27k44k61k78k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage76,041 miles
Since last MOT+398 miles
PASS
Mileage75,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage74,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,144 miles
PASS
Mileage73,361 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage70,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage67,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage64,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage62,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage59,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage55,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage49,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,948 miles
PASS
Mileage44,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage39,968 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage34,630 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage27,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage22,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage17,619 miles
Since last MOT+1,728 miles
PASS
Mileage15,891 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,128 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage10,357 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 AVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 AVC

What car is SH03 AVC?

SH03 AVC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 AVC?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 AVC was 78,120 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 AVC passed its MOT?

SH03 AVC has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is SH03 AVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 AVC 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 SH03 AVC?

SH03 AVC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.