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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 122,319 miles on the clock, averaging 6,757 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 SW03 CVE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,319 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 6,757 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW03 CVE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SW03 CVE
What car is SW03 CVE?
SW03 CVE is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW03 CVE?
The last recorded mileage for SW03 CVE was 122,319 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW03 CVE passed its MOT?
SW03 CVE has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.
Is SW03 CVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW03 CVE 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 SW03 CVE?
SW03 CVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.