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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 181,761 miles on the clock, averaging 13,648 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 SP03 BVE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,761 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,142 |
| Average per year | 13,648 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | SP03 BVE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SP — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SP03 BVE
What car is SP03 BVE?
SP03 BVE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.
What is the mileage of SP03 BVE?
The last recorded mileage for SP03 BVE was 181,761 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP03 BVE passed its MOT?
SP03 BVE has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2016.
Is SP03 BVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP03 BVE 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 SP03 BVE?
SP03 BVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.