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SL03 VVH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 71,285 miles on the clock, averaging 7,621 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 VVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,285
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,621

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading71,285 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 VVH 32k42k52k61k71k '06'11'09

Check SL03 VVH

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,285 miles
Since last MOT+12,329 miles
PASS
Mileage58,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage52,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage47,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage44,224 miles
Since last MOT+12,502 miles
PASS
Mileage31,722 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 VVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 VVH

What car is SL03 VVH?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 VVH?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 VVH was 71,285 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 VVH passed its MOT?

SL03 VVH has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2011.

Is SL03 VVH ULEZ compliant?

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

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