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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 93,940 miles on the clock, averaging 4,896 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SY03 UPS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 93,940 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 4,896 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY03 UPS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SY03 UPS
What car is SY03 UPS?
SY03 UPS is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY03 UPS?
The last recorded mileage for SY03 UPS was 93,940 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY03 UPS passed its MOT?
SY03 UPS has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2021.
Is SY03 UPS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 UPS 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 UPS?
SY03 UPS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.