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 Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 174,766 miles on the clock, averaging 9,518 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SM03 HTL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,766 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,518 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM03 HTL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SM03 HTL
What car is SM03 HTL?
SM03 HTL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM03 HTL?
The last recorded mileage for SM03 HTL was 174,766 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM03 HTL passed its MOT?
SM03 HTL has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2022.
Is SM03 HTL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 HTL 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 HTL?
SM03 HTL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.