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SN03 SFZ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 217,773 miles on the clock, averaging 14,404 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 SN03 SFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
14,404

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading217,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,260
Average per year14,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN03 SFZ 71k107k144k181k218k '06'16'12

Check SN03 SFZ

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,773 miles
Since last MOT+10,260 miles
PASS
Mileage207,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,513 miles
Since last MOT+19,638 miles
PASS
Mileage187,875 miles
Since last MOT+21,335 miles
PASS
Mileage166,540 miles
Since last MOT+26,481 miles
PASS
Mileage140,059 miles
Since last MOT+18,930 miles
PASS
Mileage121,129 miles
Since last MOT+17,142 miles
PASS
Mileage103,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,843 miles
PASS
Mileage93,144 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage82,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage76,938 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage70,593 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

RegistrationSN03 SFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SN03 SFZ

What car is SN03 SFZ?

SN03 SFZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN03 SFZ?

The last recorded mileage for SN03 SFZ was 217,773 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN03 SFZ passed its MOT?

SN03 SFZ has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Sep 2016.

Is SN03 SFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN03 SFZ 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 SN03 SFZ?

SN03 SFZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.