Vehicle summary
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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 145,939 miles on the clock, averaging 7,593 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SH03 PDU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 145,939 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,593 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SH03 PDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SH03 PDU
What car is SH03 PDU?
SH03 PDU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH03 PDU?
The last recorded mileage for SH03 PDU was 145,939 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH03 PDU passed its MOT?
SH03 PDU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2021.
Is SH03 PDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 PDU 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 SH03 PDU?
SH03 PDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.