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SY03 WJX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 110,801 miles on the clock, averaging 5,538 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 WJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,801
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,538

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 reading110,801 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,616
Average per year5,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY03 WJX 30k50k70k90k111k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage108,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage105,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage97,884 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,807 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage94,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage91,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage89,041 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage86,583 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage84,162 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage76,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,471 miles
PASS
Mileage71,502 miles
Since last MOT+9,592 miles
PASS
Mileage61,910 miles
Since last MOT+9,326 miles
PASS
Mileage52,584 miles
Since last MOT+10,948 miles
PASS
Mileage41,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,256 miles
PASS
Mileage33,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage29,500 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 WJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 WJX

What car is SY03 WJX?

SY03 WJX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 WJX?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 WJX was 110,801 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 WJX passed its MOT?

SY03 WJX has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2021.

Is SY03 WJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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