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SH03 EKG

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 83,793 miles on the clock, averaging 5,477 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 SH03 EKG

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,477

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 reading83,793 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 EKG 27k41k55k70k84k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,979 miles
PASS
Mileage76,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,814 miles
PASS
Mileage121,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,910 miles
PASS
Mileage110,365 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,087 miles
Since last MOT+17,170 miles
PASS
Mileage92,917 miles
Since last MOT+15,946 miles
PASS
Mileage76,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,971 miles
Since last MOT+12,550 miles
PASS
Mileage64,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage56,966 miles
Since last MOT+9,493 miles
PASS
Mileage47,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,473 miles
Since last MOT+12,077 miles
PASS
Mileage35,396 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage27,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 EKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 EKG

What car is SH03 EKG?

SH03 EKG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 EKG?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 EKG was 83,793 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 EKG passed its MOT?

SH03 EKG has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2016.

Is SH03 EKG ULEZ compliant?

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

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