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SW03 TFA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 136,281 miles on the clock, averaging 10,551 miles per year, above 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 TFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,551

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,551
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW03 TFA 26k54k81k109k136k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,281 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage129,574 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage122,135 miles
Since last MOT+10,354 miles
PASS
Mileage111,781 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,779 miles
Since last MOT+10,150 miles
PASS
Mileage101,629 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,628 miles
Since last MOT+15,992 miles
PASS
Mileage85,636 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,584 miles
Since last MOT+14,103 miles
PASS
Mileage71,481 miles
Since last MOT+13,293 miles
PASS
Mileage58,188 miles
Since last MOT+13,181 miles
PASS
Mileage45,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,625 miles
PASS
Mileage34,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,066 miles
PASS
Mileage26,316 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 TFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SW03 TFA

What car is SW03 TFA?

SW03 TFA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW03 TFA?

The last recorded mileage for SW03 TFA was 136,281 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW03 TFA passed its MOT?

SW03 TFA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2016.

Is SW03 TFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW03 TFA 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 TFA?

SW03 TFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.