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SK03 MTE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 129,507 miles on the clock, averaging 5,640 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SK03 MTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,640

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 reading129,507 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK03 MTE 43k64k86k108k130k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,507 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage121,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,919 miles
Since last MOT+8,453 miles
PASS
Mileage113,466 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,876 miles
PASS
Mileage103,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage98,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,241 miles
PASS
Mileage96,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,966 miles
Since last MOT+1,376 miles
PASS
Mileage95,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,590 miles
Since last MOT+1,379 miles
PASS
Mileage94,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,211 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage92,225 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,926 miles
PASS
Mileage90,261 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage88,540 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
PASS
Mileage85,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage77,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage70,742 miles
Since last MOT+13,391 miles
PASS
Mileage57,351 miles
Since last MOT+14,721 miles
PASS
Mileage42,630 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 MTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SK03 MTE

What car is SK03 MTE?

SK03 MTE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK03 MTE?

The last recorded mileage for SK03 MTE was 129,507 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK03 MTE passed its MOT?

SK03 MTE has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2021.

Is SK03 MTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK03 MTE 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 SK03 MTE?

SK03 MTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.