The road tax status for SV03 LWM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SV03 LWM?

The MOT for SV03 LWM is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of SV03 LWM?

The recorded mileage for SV03 LWM is 175,336 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SV03 LWM ULEZ compliant?

No, SV03 LWM 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 · SV03 LWM

SV03 LWM

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 175,336 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2003 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/03/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 175,336 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/03/2025

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Mileage: 175,336 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 1896cc

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SV03 LWM Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
175,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension 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

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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SV03 LWM Mileage History

16/03/2022140,995 mi
17/03/2023157,287 mi+16,292 mi
08/03/2024175,316 mi+18,029 mi
26/03/2024175,335 mi+19 mi
27/03/2024175,336 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 16,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SV03 LWM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 19:58

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SV03 LWM) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 March 2024 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be ad”; “Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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