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SL03 VZC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 173,970 miles on the clock, averaging 11,568 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 VZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,568

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,059
Average per year11,568
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL03 VZC 38k72k106k140k174k '06'18'13

Check SL03 VZC

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage166,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage159,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage146,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,135 miles
Since last MOT+10,290 miles
PASS
Mileage135,845 miles
Since last MOT+22,312 miles
PASS
Mileage113,533 miles
Since last MOT+13,891 miles
PASS
Mileage99,642 miles
Since last MOT+16,580 miles
PASS
Mileage83,062 miles
Since last MOT+15,971 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,091 miles
Since last MOT+13,188 miles
PASS
Mileage53,903 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,883 miles
Since last MOT+15,592 miles
PASS
Mileage38,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,291 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 VZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 VZC

What car is SL03 VZC?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 VZC?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 VZC was 173,970 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 VZC passed its MOT?

SL03 VZC has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2018.

Is SL03 VZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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