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SY03 CAA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3189cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 90,621 miles on the clock, averaging 6,170 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SY03 CAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,621
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,170

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,621 miles
Reading date
Miles last year289
Average per year6,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY03 CAA 26k42k59k75k91k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,621 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
PASS
Mileage90,332 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,776 miles
Since last MOT+8,148 miles
PASS
Mileage73,628 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,624 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage68,155 miles
Since last MOT+13,139 miles
PASS
Mileage55,016 miles
Since last MOT+14,698 miles
PASS
Mileage40,318 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,232 miles
Since last MOT+10,509 miles
PASS
Mileage29,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,723 miles
Since last MOT+546 miles
PASS
Mileage29,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,177 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage26,399 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 CAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 CAA

What car is SY03 CAA?

SY03 CAA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 CAA?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 CAA was 90,621 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 CAA passed its MOT?

SY03 CAA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2017.

Is SY03 CAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 CAA 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 SY03 CAA?

SY03 CAA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.