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SO03 TTF

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 184,120 miles on the clock, averaging 14,447 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 SO03 TTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,447

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year14,447
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO03 TTF 40k76k112k148k184k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,120 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,110 miles
Since last MOT+11,998 miles
PASS
Mileage172,112 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,106 miles
Since last MOT+10,494 miles
PASS
Mileage161,612 miles
Since last MOT+17,790 miles
PASS
Mileage143,822 miles
Since last MOT+20,449 miles
PASS
Mileage123,373 miles
Since last MOT+22,695 miles
PASS
Mileage100,678 miles
Since last MOT+14,132 miles
PASS
Mileage86,546 miles
Since last MOT+14,273 miles
PASS
Mileage72,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,273 miles
Since last MOT+12,194 miles
PASS
Mileage60,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,458 miles
PASS
Mileage51,621 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage39,950 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,877 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

RegistrationSO03 TTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 TTF

What car is SO03 TTF?

SO03 TTF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 TTF?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 TTF was 184,120 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 TTF passed its MOT?

SO03 TTF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2016.

Is SO03 TTF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 TTF 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 TTF?

SO03 TTF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.