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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 104,782 miles on the clock, averaging 6,116 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 MEV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,782 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 193 |
| Average per year | 6,116 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO03 MEV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 MEV
What car is SO03 MEV?
SO03 MEV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 MEV?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 MEV was 104,782 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 MEV passed its MOT?
SO03 MEV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2019.
Is SO03 MEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 MEV 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 MEV?
SO03 MEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.