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SM03 AAV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 155,750 miles on the clock, averaging 7,073 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 SM03 AAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,073

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

Below average
Latest reading155,750 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 AAV 35k65k95k125k156k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,750 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
PASS
Mileage155,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,484 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage153,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage151,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,439 miles
PASS
Mileage143,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,566 miles
Since last MOT+17,053 miles
PASS
Mileage126,513 miles
Since last MOT+13,141 miles
PASS
Mileage113,372 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage104,101 miles
Since last MOT+9,427 miles
PASS
Mileage94,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,674 miles
Since last MOT+9,883 miles
PASS
Mileage84,791 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,717 miles
Since last MOT+13,883 miles
PASS
Mileage75,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage67,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage60,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage55,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage50,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage45,341 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage40,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,628 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 AAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 AAV

What car is SM03 AAV?

SM03 AAV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 AAV?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 AAV was 155,750 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 AAV passed its MOT?

SM03 AAV has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2023.

Is SM03 AAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 AAV 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 SM03 AAV?

SM03 AAV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.