Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 176,299 miles on the clock, averaging 7,804 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 SL03 JZA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 176,299 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 589 |
| Average per year | 7,804 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL03 JZA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SL03 JZA
What car is SL03 JZA?
SL03 JZA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL03 JZA?
The last recorded mileage for SL03 JZA was 176,299 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL03 JZA passed its MOT?
SL03 JZA has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2022.
Is SL03 JZA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 JZA 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 JZA?
SL03 JZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.