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 Petrol 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 143,603 miles on the clock, averaging 6,792 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SL03 VBV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,603 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 48 |
| Average per year | 6,792 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL03 VBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SL03 VBV
What car is SL03 VBV?
SL03 VBV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL03 VBV?
The last recorded mileage for SL03 VBV was 143,603 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL03 VBV passed its MOT?
SL03 VBV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.
Is SL03 VBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 VBV 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 VBV?
SL03 VBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.