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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 57,430 miles on the clock, averaging 4,242 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 SO03 PLZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 57,430 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,946 |
| Average per year | 4,242 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 5 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 | SO03 PLZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SO03 PLZ
What car is SO03 PLZ?
SO03 PLZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 PLZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 PLZ was 57,430 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 PLZ passed its MOT?
SO03 PLZ has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Feb 2010.
Is SO03 PLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 PLZ 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 SO03 PLZ?
SO03 PLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.