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SV03 AKY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 115,566 miles on the clock, averaging 5,885 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 SV03 AKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,885

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,265
Average per year5,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV03 AKY 41k60k78k97k116k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage111,301 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage106,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage101,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage98,535 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage96,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage93,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage82,893 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage77,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,190 miles
Since last MOT+12,432 miles
PASS
Mileage64,758 miles
Since last MOT+10,334 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,424 miles
Since last MOT+13,474 miles
PASS
Mileage40,950 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 AKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SV03 AKY

What car is SV03 AKY?

SV03 AKY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV03 AKY?

The last recorded mileage for SV03 AKY was 115,566 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV03 AKY passed its MOT?

SV03 AKY has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2018.

Is SV03 AKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV03 AKY 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 AKY?

SV03 AKY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.