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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 122,309 miles on the clock, averaging 7,647 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SO03 MZU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 122,309 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,647 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO03 MZU |
| 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 MZU
What car is SO03 MZU?
SO03 MZU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 MZU?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 MZU was 122,309 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 MZU passed its MOT?
SO03 MZU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2018.
Is SO03 MZU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 MZU 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 MZU?
SO03 MZU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.