Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 120,033 miles on the clock, averaging 4,936 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SL03 TVZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 120,033 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,281 |
| Average per year | 4,936 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL03 TVZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SL03 TVZ
What car is SL03 TVZ?
SL03 TVZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL03 TVZ?
The last recorded mileage for SL03 TVZ was 120,033 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL03 TVZ passed its MOT?
SL03 TVZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2023.
Is SL03 TVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 TVZ 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 TVZ?
SL03 TVZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.