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SL03 PHA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 2792cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 140,633 miles on the clock, averaging 6,198 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 PHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,633
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,198

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,633 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,373
Average per year6,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 PHA 34k60k87k114k141k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage130,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage123,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage119,876 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage111,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage106,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage101,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage98,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage93,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage86,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage82,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage75,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage70,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage65,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage59,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,671 miles
Since last MOT+12,668 miles
PASS
Mileage47,003 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
PASS
Mileage46,569 miles
Since last MOT+12,812 miles
PASS
Mileage33,757 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 PHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 PHA

What car is SL03 PHA?

SL03 PHA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 PHA?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 PHA was 140,633 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 PHA passed its MOT?

SL03 PHA has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2023.

Is SL03 PHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 PHA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL03 PHA?

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