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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 131,356 miles on the clock, averaging 11,875 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SO03 EDL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,356 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,739 |
| Average per year | 11,875 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO03 EDL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 EDL
What car is SO03 EDL?
SO03 EDL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 EDL?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 EDL was 131,356 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 EDL passed its MOT?
SO03 EDL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2016.
Is SO03 EDL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 EDL 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 EDL?
SO03 EDL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.