The road tax status for SP03 AAE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SP03 AAE?

The MOT for SP03 AAE is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of SP03 AAE?

The recorded mileage for SP03 AAE is 212,941 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SP03 AAE ULEZ compliant?

No, SP03 AAE 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 1.9L Diesel · SP03 AAE

SP03 AAE

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 212,941 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2003 · Dundee
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/08/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 212,941 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 18/08/2026

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Mileage: 212,941 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 1896cc

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SP03 AAE Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
212,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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SP03 AAE Mileage History

14/08/2023196,282 mi
13/08/2024205,427 mi+9,145 mi
13/08/2024205,427 mi
19/08/2025212,936 mi+7,509 mi
19/08/2025212,941 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 8,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SP03 AAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 09:56

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SP03 AAE) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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