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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 105,645 miles on the clock, averaging 5,578 miles per year, 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 LZX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,645 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,081 |
| Average per year | 5,578 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO03 LZX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SO03 LZX
What car is SO03 LZX?
SO03 LZX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 LZX?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 LZX was 105,645 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 LZX passed its MOT?
SO03 LZX has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Dec 2014.
Is SO03 LZX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 LZX 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 LZX?
SO03 LZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.