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SA03 DVY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 167,188 miles on the clock, averaging 10,236 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SA03 DVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,188
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,236

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,188 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,614
Average per year10,236
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA03 DVY 50k79k109k138k167k '06'18'11

Check SA03 DVY

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,188 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage157,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,140 miles
PASS
Mileage150,434 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
PASS
Mileage150,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage148,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage141,284 miles
Since last MOT+13,093 miles
PASS
Mileage128,191 miles
Since last MOT+14,027 miles
PASS
Mileage114,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,164 miles
Since last MOT+13,962 miles
PASS
Mileage100,202 miles
Since last MOT+19,800 miles
PASS
Mileage80,402 miles
Since last MOT+14,571 miles
PASS
Mileage65,831 miles
Since last MOT+15,709 miles
PASS
Mileage50,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,122 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SA03 DVY

What car is SA03 DVY?

SA03 DVY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA03 DVY?

The last recorded mileage for SA03 DVY was 167,188 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA03 DVY passed its MOT?

SA03 DVY has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2018.

Is SA03 DVY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA03 DVY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SA03 DVY?

SA03 DVY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.