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SL03 OHB

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 206,762 miles on the clock, averaging 8,447 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 OHB

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,447

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading206,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year8,447
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 OHB 72k106k139k173k207k '07'22'15

Check SL03 OHB

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,762 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,746 miles
Since last MOT+8,066 miles
PASS
Mileage198,680 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,655 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage189,097 miles
Since last MOT+19,848 miles
PASS
Mileage169,249 miles
Since last MOT+15,189 miles
PASS
Mileage154,060 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,053 miles
Since last MOT+12,790 miles
PASS
Mileage141,263 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage133,256 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage127,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage122,584 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage115,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage111,248 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage103,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,498 miles
PASS
Mileage96,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage88,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage79,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,936 miles
PASS
Mileage71,987 miles

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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

RegistrationSL03 OHB
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 OHB

What car is SL03 OHB?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 OHB?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 OHB was 206,762 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 OHB passed its MOT?

SL03 OHB has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2022.

Is SL03 OHB ULEZ compliant?

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

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