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SY03 THG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourSilver
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 3200cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 71,965 miles on the clock, averaging 5,805 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 THG

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,805

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 reading71,965 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,805
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY03 THG 23k35k48k60k72k '06'14'11

Check SY03 THG

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,965 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,964 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage71,595 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage68,226 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,225 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage62,026 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,020 miles
Since last MOT+7,888 miles
PASS
Mileage54,132 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage46,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,502 miles
PASS
Mileage38,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage32,207 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage23,065 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 THG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 THG

What car is SY03 THG?

SY03 THG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 THG?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 THG was 71,965 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 THG passed its MOT?

SY03 THG has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2014.

Is SY03 THG ULEZ compliant?

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

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