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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 100,380 miles on the clock, averaging 5,229 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SO03 EDC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 100,380 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,229 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO03 EDC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SO03 EDC
What car is SO03 EDC?
SO03 EDC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 EDC?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 EDC was 100,380 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 EDC passed its MOT?
SO03 EDC has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2021.
Is SO03 EDC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 EDC 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 SO03 EDC?
SO03 EDC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.