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SL03 GFU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 119,865 miles on the clock, averaging 6,204 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 GFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,204

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,865 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 GFU 28k51k74k97k120k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,865 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,863 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage111,382 miles
Since last MOT+14,427 miles
PASS
Mileage96,955 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,954 miles
Since last MOT+20,468 miles
PASS
Mileage76,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage67,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,674 miles
PASS
Mileage65,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage58,842 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,832 miles
Since last MOT+15,676 miles
PASS
Mileage43,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage40,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage36,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,986 miles
PASS
Mileage33,500 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage29,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage27,859 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL03 GFU

What car is SL03 GFU?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 GFU?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 GFU was 119,865 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 GFU passed its MOT?

SL03 GFU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2020.

Is SL03 GFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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