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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 122,591 miles on the clock, averaging 8,495 miles per year, around 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 VBY
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 122,591 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,335 |
| Average per year | 8,495 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM03 VBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 VBY
What car is SM03 VBY?
SM03 VBY is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM03 VBY?
The last recorded mileage for SM03 VBY was 122,591 miles, recorded on 4 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM03 VBY passed its MOT?
SM03 VBY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2016.
Is SM03 VBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 VBY 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 VBY?
SM03 VBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.