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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 164,334 miles on the clock, averaging 8,844 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SV03 AFY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 164,334 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 896 |
| Average per year | 8,844 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | SV03 AFY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SV03 AFY
What car is SV03 AFY?
SV03 AFY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV03 AFY?
The last recorded mileage for SV03 AFY was 164,334 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV03 AFY passed its MOT?
SV03 AFY has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 19 Nov 2021.
Is SV03 AFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV03 AFY 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 SV03 AFY?
SV03 AFY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.