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SM03 OTE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 1781cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 103,110 miles on the clock, averaging 3,979 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM03 OTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,110
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,979

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,110 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,266
Average per year3,979
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 OTE 28k46k65k84k103k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage103,110 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage100,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,844 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage98,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,241 miles
Since last MOT+1,543 miles
PASS
Mileage96,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage94,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,801 miles
PASS
Mileage92,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
PASS
Mileage91,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,496 miles
PASS
Mileage88,682 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage86,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage83,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage76,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage69,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,488 miles
PASS
Mileage65,481 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage64,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage60,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage56,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage50,536 miles
Since last MOT+5,289 miles
PASS
Mileage45,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,258 miles
PASS
Mileage38,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage32,860 miles
Since last MOT+5,302 miles
PASS
Mileage27,558 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 OTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 OTE

What car is SM03 OTE?

SM03 OTE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 OTE?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 OTE was 103,110 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 OTE passed its MOT?

SM03 OTE has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 15 Apr 2025.

Is SM03 OTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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