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SL03 LCX

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 123,404 miles on the clock, averaging 6,581 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 LCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,581

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year371
Average per year6,581
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 LCX 19k45k71k97k123k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,404 miles
Since last MOT+371 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,033 miles
Since last MOT+17,927 miles
PASS
Mileage105,106 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,091 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage97,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage92,865 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage86,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage77,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,638 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,570 miles
Since last MOT+11,209 miles
PASS
Mileage66,361 miles
Since last MOT+8,767 miles
PASS
Mileage57,594 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage53,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage48,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage42,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage38,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage33,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage28,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage23,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage18,617 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 LCX
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 LCX

What car is SL03 LCX?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 LCX?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 LCX was 123,404 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 LCX passed its MOT?

SL03 LCX has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2022.

Is SL03 LCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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