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SL03 FXJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 156,573 miles on the clock, averaging 12,739 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 FXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,739

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,573 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,739
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL03 FXJ 33k64k95k126k157k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage149,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,045 miles
Since last MOT+10,688 miles
PASS
Mileage138,357 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,355 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage131,275 miles
Since last MOT+12,951 miles
PASS
Mileage118,324 miles
Since last MOT+15,482 miles
PASS
Mileage102,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,842 miles
Since last MOT+18,157 miles
PASS
Mileage84,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,685 miles
Since last MOT+17,990 miles
PASS
Mileage66,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,695 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage55,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage44,124 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
PASS
Mileage43,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,969 miles
Since last MOT+11,391 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,578 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 FXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 FXJ

What car is SL03 FXJ?

SL03 FXJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 FXJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 FXJ was 156,573 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 FXJ passed its MOT?

SL03 FXJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2016.

Is SL03 FXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 FXJ 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 FXJ?

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