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SL03 YCA

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 128,680 miles on the clock, averaging 16,369 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 YCA

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,680
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
16,369

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,680 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,616
Average per year16,369
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL03 YCA 63k80k96k112k129k '06'10'08

Check SL03 YCA

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,680 miles
Since last MOT+15,616 miles
PASS
Mileage113,064 miles
Since last MOT+21,159 miles
PASS
Mileage91,905 miles
Since last MOT+17,416 miles
PASS
Mileage74,489 miles
Since last MOT+11,324 miles
PASS
Mileage63,165 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 YCA
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 YCA

What car is SL03 YCA?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 YCA?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 YCA was 128,680 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 YCA passed its MOT?

SL03 YCA has had 5 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (5 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2010.

Is SL03 YCA ULEZ compliant?

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

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