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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 197,868 miles on the clock, averaging 8,947 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 LHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 197,868 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,400 |
| Average per year | 8,947 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 LHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 LHJ
What car is SV03 LHJ?
SV03 LHJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV03 LHJ?
The last recorded mileage for SV03 LHJ was 197,868 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV03 LHJ passed its MOT?
SV03 LHJ has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2026.
Is SV03 LHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV03 LHJ 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 LHJ?
SV03 LHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.