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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 84,585 miles on the clock, averaging 4,533 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 SM03 DZK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 84,585 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,533 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM03 DZK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SM03 DZK
What car is SM03 DZK?
SM03 DZK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM03 DZK?
The last recorded mileage for SM03 DZK was 84,585 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM03 DZK passed its MOT?
SM03 DZK has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2021.
Is SM03 DZK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 DZK 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 SM03 DZK?
SM03 DZK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.