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SH03 EKY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 222,215 miles on the clock, averaging 6,898 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SH03 EKY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
222,215
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,898

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading222,215 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,963
Average per year6,898
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 EKY 83k118k152k187k222k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage216,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,252 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage213,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage213,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage210,028 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage203,597 miles
Since last MOT+1,790 miles
PASS
Mileage201,807 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,806 miles
Since last MOT+468 miles
PASS
Mileage201,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,281 miles
PASS
Mileage200,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage194,597 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage191,521 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage186,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,309 miles
PASS
Mileage177,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,908 miles
Since last MOT+16,399 miles
PASS
Mileage161,509 miles
Since last MOT+14,696 miles
PASS
Mileage146,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
PASS
Mileage139,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,123 miles
Since last MOT+12,485 miles
PASS
Mileage126,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage117,701 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,674 miles
Since last MOT+13,046 miles
PASS
Mileage95,628 miles
Since last MOT+12,984 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,644 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 EKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 EKY

What car is SH03 EKY?

SH03 EKY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 EKY?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 EKY was 222,215 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 EKY passed its MOT?

SH03 EKY has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2026.

Is SH03 EKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 EKY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH03 EKY?

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