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SL03 PPY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 207,668 miles on the clock, averaging 18,277 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 PPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
18,277

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,668 miles
Reading date
Miles last year77,674
Average per year18,277
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 PPY 70k105k139k173k208k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,668 miles
Since last MOT+77,674 miles
PASS
Mileage129,994 miles
Since last MOT+7,762 miles
PASS
Mileage122,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,232 miles
Since last MOT+7,667 miles
PASS
Mileage114,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,500 miles
PASS
Mileage103,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage95,876 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,867 miles
Since last MOT+17,402 miles
PASS
Mileage78,465 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,548 miles
Since last MOT+26,243 miles
PASS
Mileage70,305 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 PPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 PPY

What car is SL03 PPY?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 PPY?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 PPY was 207,668 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 PPY passed its MOT?

SL03 PPY has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2013.

Is SL03 PPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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