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SD03 MLF

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 202,115 miles on the clock, averaging 9,022 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 SD03 MLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,022

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading202,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,999
Average per year9,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD03 MLF 50k88k126k164k202k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage196,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage192,457 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage186,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,922 miles
PASS
Mileage175,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,654 miles
Since last MOT+13,425 miles
PASS
Mileage162,229 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage151,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,412 miles
Since last MOT+14,130 miles
PASS
Mileage137,282 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,260 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage124,863 miles
Since last MOT+12,112 miles
PASS
Mileage112,751 miles
Since last MOT+13,683 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,068 miles
Since last MOT+8,177 miles
PASS
Mileage90,891 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage81,271 miles
Since last MOT+9,931 miles
PASS
Mileage71,340 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage58,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage50,286 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

RegistrationSD03 MLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SD03 MLF

What car is SD03 MLF?

SD03 MLF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD03 MLF?

The last recorded mileage for SD03 MLF was 202,115 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD03 MLF passed its MOT?

SD03 MLF has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2023.

Is SD03 MLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD03 MLF 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 SD03 MLF?

SD03 MLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.