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SK03 SXG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 180,404 miles on the clock, averaging 7,776 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 SK03 SXG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
180,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,776

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading180,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,200
Average per year7,776
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK03 SXG 21k61k101k141k180k '06'26'14

Check SK03 SXG

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,404 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage172,204 miles
Since last MOT+19,566 miles
PASS
Mileage152,638 miles
Since last MOT+13,105 miles
PASS
Mileage139,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,299 miles
PASS
Mileage136,234 miles
Since last MOT+8,142 miles
PASS
Mileage128,092 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage120,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage115,376 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage107,667 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage103,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage101,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,282 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage92,202 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
PASS
Mileage82,564 miles
Since last MOT+9,538 miles
PASS
Mileage73,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,026 miles
Since last MOT+9,134 miles
PASS
Mileage63,892 miles
Since last MOT+13,373 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+15,472 miles
PASS
Mileage35,047 miles
Since last MOT+13,994 miles
PASS
Mileage21,053 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 SXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SK03 SXG

What car is SK03 SXG?

SK03 SXG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK03 SXG?

The last recorded mileage for SK03 SXG was 180,404 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK03 SXG passed its MOT?

SK03 SXG has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2026.

Is SK03 SXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK03 SXG 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 SK03 SXG?

SK03 SXG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.