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SL03 YTY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 61,909 miles on the clock, averaging 1,865 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 YTY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
61,909
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,865

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,909 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,782
Average per year1,865
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 YTY 25k34k43k53k62k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,909 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage60,127 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage58,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage56,449 miles
Since last MOT+1,567 miles
PASS
Mileage54,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage53,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage52,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage50,062 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage48,750 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage47,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,557 miles
PASS
Mileage45,503 miles
Since last MOT+857 miles
PASS
Mileage44,646 miles
Since last MOT+779 miles
PASS
Mileage43,867 miles
Since last MOT+730 miles
PASS
Mileage43,137 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage42,163 miles
Since last MOT+1,015 miles
PASS
Mileage41,148 miles
Since last MOT+1,296 miles
PASS
Mileage39,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
PASS
Mileage35,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
PASS
Mileage31,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,063 miles
PASS
Mileage28,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage24,744 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 YTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 YTY

What car is SL03 YTY?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 YTY?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 YTY was 61,909 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 YTY passed its MOT?

SL03 YTY has had 21 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (21 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is SL03 YTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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