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SL03 CXD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 147,758 miles on the clock, averaging 6,155 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 CXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,155

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,758 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,298
Average per year6,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 CXD 38k66k93k120k148k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage142,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,062 miles
PASS
Mileage137,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage131,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage125,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,493 miles
PASS
Mileage118,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,604 miles
PASS
Mileage110,853 miles
Since last MOT+6,730 miles
PASS
Mileage104,123 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,030 miles
PASS
Mileage98,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage95,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage89,765 miles
Since last MOT+9,341 miles
PASS
Mileage80,424 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage72,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage66,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage60,251 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,491 miles
PASS
Mileage47,244 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage38,417 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,414 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 CXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 CXD

What car is SL03 CXD?

SL03 CXD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 CXD?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 CXD was 147,758 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 CXD passed its MOT?

SL03 CXD has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2023.

Is SL03 CXD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 CXD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL03 CXD?

SL03 CXD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.