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SO03 FER

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourWhite
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 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 28,666 miles on the clock, averaging 1,089 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 SO03 FER

MOT Status
Due date passed
28,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,089

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading28,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,048
Average per year1,089
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 FER 8k13k18k23k29k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage28,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,048 miles
PASS
Mileage27,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage25,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage22,846 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,845 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage22,832 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,830 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
PASS
Mileage22,660 miles
Since last MOT+339 miles
PASS
Mileage22,321 miles
Since last MOT+349 miles
PASS
Mileage21,972 miles
Since last MOT+793 miles
PASS
Mileage21,179 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
PASS
Mileage20,486 miles
Since last MOT+863 miles
PASS
Mileage19,623 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
PASS
Mileage18,730 miles
Since last MOT+894 miles
PASS
Mileage17,836 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage16,792 miles
Since last MOT+834 miles
PASS
Mileage15,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage14,880 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage13,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage10,381 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage7,862 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 FER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 FER

What car is SO03 FER?

SO03 FER is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 FER?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 FER was 28,666 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 FER passed its MOT?

SO03 FER has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is SO03 FER ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 FER 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 FER?

SO03 FER is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.