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SL03 OHC

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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 110,220 miles on the clock, averaging 5,158 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 OHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
5,158

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 reading110,220 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 OHC 9k35k60k85k110k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage107,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,055 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage99,930 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,235 miles
PASS
Mileage92,693 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage86,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage77,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage72,842 miles
Since last MOT+7,819 miles
PASS
Mileage65,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage63,401 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage60,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage56,804 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,477 miles
Since last MOT+33,394 miles
PASS
Mileage49,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage43,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
PASS
Mileage34,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage31,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,846 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage28,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,612 miles
PASS
Mileage25,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
PASS
Mileage17,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,990 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage9,377 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 OHC
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 OHC

What car is SL03 OHC?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 OHC?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 OHC was 110,220 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 OHC passed its MOT?

SL03 OHC has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.

Is SL03 OHC ULEZ compliant?

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

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