Vehicle summary
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 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 280,856 miles on the clock, averaging 12,485 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SH03 EWK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 280,856 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,579 |
| Average per year | 12,485 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH03 EWK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SH03 EWK
What car is SH03 EWK?
SH03 EWK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH03 EWK?
The last recorded mileage for SH03 EWK was 280,856 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH03 EWK passed its MOT?
SH03 EWK has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2024.
Is SH03 EWK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 EWK 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 EWK?
SH03 EWK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.