Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 113,805 miles on the clock, averaging 6,049 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 SY03 MDV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,805 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7 |
| Average per year | 6,049 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY03 MDV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SY03 MDV
What car is SY03 MDV?
SY03 MDV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY03 MDV?
The last recorded mileage for SY03 MDV was 113,805 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY03 MDV passed its MOT?
SY03 MDV has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.
Is SY03 MDV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 MDV 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 MDV?
SY03 MDV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.