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SL03 FYF

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 105,832 miles on the clock, averaging 6,697 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 FYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,697

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year255
Average per year6,697
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 FYF 31k50k68k87k106k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,832 miles
Since last MOT+255 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage100,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,848 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage93,209 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,971 miles
PASS
Mileage84,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage76,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,812 miles
Since last MOT+3,719 miles
PASS
Mileage73,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,093 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage70,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,422 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage68,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage62,495 miles
Since last MOT+10,242 miles
PASS
Mileage52,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage44,017 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,874 miles
Since last MOT+13,147 miles
PASS
Mileage30,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,727 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 FYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 FYF

What car is SL03 FYF?

SL03 FYF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 FYF?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 FYF was 105,832 miles, recorded on 30 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 FYF passed its MOT?

SL03 FYF has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2017.

Is SL03 FYF ULEZ compliant?

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

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