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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 136,999 miles on the clock, averaging 7,231 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 LHH
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 136,999 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 751 |
| Average per year | 7,231 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM03 LHH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SM03 LHH
What car is SM03 LHH?
SM03 LHH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM03 LHH?
The last recorded mileage for SM03 LHH was 136,999 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM03 LHH passed its MOT?
SM03 LHH has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2016.
Is SM03 LHH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 LHH 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 LHH?
SM03 LHH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.