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SH03 JTU

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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 84,785 miles on the clock, averaging 4,673 miles per year, well 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 JTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,673

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,785 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 JTU 21k37k53k69k85k '06'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage80,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,309 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage77,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,775 miles
PASS
Mileage73,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage67,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage63,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage60,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage56,356 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage52,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage47,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage43,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage39,532 miles
Since last MOT+10,349 miles
PASS
Mileage29,183 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,434 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 JTU
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 JTU

What car is SH03 JTU?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 JTU?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 JTU was 84,785 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 JTU passed its MOT?

SH03 JTU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2020.

Is SH03 JTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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