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SL03 PLZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 216,387 miles on the clock, averaging 11,903 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 PLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,903

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,387 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,454
Average per year11,903
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 PLZ 43k86k130k173k216k '06'20'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,387 miles
Since last MOT+19,454 miles
PASS
Mileage196,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage188,738 miles
Since last MOT+13,949 miles
PASS
Mileage174,789 miles
Since last MOT+11,134 miles
PASS
Mileage163,655 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage154,103 miles
Since last MOT+8,218 miles
PASS
Mileage145,885 miles
Since last MOT+12,193 miles
PASS
Mileage133,692 miles
Since last MOT+20,327 miles
PASS
Mileage113,365 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,361 miles
Since last MOT+19,092 miles
PASS
Mileage94,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,511 miles
Since last MOT+65,335 miles
PASS
Mileage74,176 miles
Since last MOT+14,673 miles
PASS
Mileage59,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,389 miles
PASS
Mileage51,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,264 miles
PASS
Mileage42,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,850 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 PLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 PLZ

What car is SL03 PLZ?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 PLZ?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 PLZ was 216,387 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 PLZ passed its MOT?

SL03 PLZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is SL03 PLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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