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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 87,619 miles on the clock, averaging 4,127 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 SM03 LVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,619 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 4,127 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM03 LVW |
| 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 LVW
What car is SM03 LVW?
SM03 LVW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM03 LVW?
The last recorded mileage for SM03 LVW was 87,619 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM03 LVW passed its MOT?
SM03 LVW has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2022.
Is SM03 LVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 LVW 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 LVW?
SM03 LVW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.