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SV03 LBL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 93,987 miles on the clock, averaging 4,936 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 SV03 LBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,936

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,987 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV03 LBL 31k46k62k78k94k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage91,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage89,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage84,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage77,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage72,527 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage65,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
PASS
Mileage58,532 miles
Since last MOT+1,015 miles
PASS
Mileage57,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage46,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage40,902 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage30,619 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SV03 LBL

What car is SV03 LBL?

SV03 LBL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV03 LBL?

The last recorded mileage for SV03 LBL was 93,987 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV03 LBL passed its MOT?

SV03 LBL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2018.

Is SV03 LBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV03 LBL 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 SV03 LBL?

SV03 LBL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.