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SL03 OHP

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 156,747 miles on the clock, averaging 7,270 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 OHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,747
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,270

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,747 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 OHP 43k72k100k128k157k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,747 miles
Since last MOT+455 miles
PASS
Mileage156,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,292 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage148,232 miles
Since last MOT+26,376 miles
PASS
Mileage121,856 miles
Since last MOT+10,460 miles
PASS
Mileage111,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,396 miles
Since last MOT+10,120 miles
PASS
Mileage101,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage96,751 miles
Since last MOT+9,394 miles
PASS
Mileage87,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage83,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage78,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage72,877 miles
Since last MOT+9,817 miles
PASS
Mileage63,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage58,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage52,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage43,193 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 OHP
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 OHP

What car is SL03 OHP?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 OHP?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 OHP was 156,747 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 OHP passed its MOT?

SL03 OHP has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2021.

Is SL03 OHP ULEZ compliant?

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

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