The road tax status for SK03 EAM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SK03 EAM?

The MOT for SK03 EAM is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 September 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of SK03 EAM?

The recorded mileage for SK03 EAM is 110,560 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SK03 EAM ULEZ compliant?

No, SK03 EAM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SK03 EAM

SK03 EAM

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 110,560 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2003 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 11 Sept 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 110,560 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1598cc

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SK03 EAM Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2023
110,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)

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SK03 EAM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 10:51

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SK03 EAM) between September 2006 and August 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 65 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleeve leaking also middle sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))”.

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SK03 EAM Mileage History

07/09/200625,197 mi
07/09/200625,197 mi
27/08/200729,834 mi+4,637 mi
27/08/200729,836 mi+2 mi
27/08/200834,893 mi+5,057 mi
28/08/200834,893 mi
25/08/200939,320 mi+4,427 mi
24/08/201044,250 mi+4,930 mi
24/08/201044,250 mi
29/08/201148,826 mi+4,576 mi
29/08/201252,864 mi+4,038 mi
30/08/201252,864 mi
19/08/201357,263 mi+4,399 mi
19/08/201357,263 mi
18/08/201462,534 mi+5,271 mi
18/08/201462,534 mi
18/08/201567,475 mi+4,941 mi
18/08/201567,475 mi
22/08/201672,240 mi+4,765 mi
15/08/201776,745 mi+4,505 mi
20/08/201881,114 mi+4,369 mi
21/08/201881,117 mi+3 mi
26/08/201985,753 mi+4,636 mi
30/08/201985,755 mi+2 mi
11/08/202088,894 mi+3,139 mi
17/08/202088,895 mi+1 mi
08/09/202192,471 mi+3,576 mi
12/09/2022105,194 mi+12,723 mi
13/09/2022105,194 mi
23/08/2023110,560 mi+5,366 mi

Average of roughly 5,033 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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