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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 151,089 miles on the clock, averaging 7,080 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SO03 SVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 151,089 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,275 |
| Average per year | 7,080 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 SVU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 SVU
What car is SO03 SVU?
SO03 SVU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 SVU?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 SVU was 151,089 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 SVU passed its MOT?
SO03 SVU has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2025.
Is SO03 SVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 SVU 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 SVU?
SO03 SVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.