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SV03 TLX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 108,163 miles on the clock, averaging 6,428 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 TLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,428

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,163 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,428
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV03 TLX 32k51k70k89k108k '06'18'13

Check SV03 TLX

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage99,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,190 miles
PASS
Mileage88,203 miles
Since last MOT+11,827 miles
PASS
Mileage76,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage69,826 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
PASS
Mileage69,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage66,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage62,510 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage60,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage57,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
PASS
Mileage55,230 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,683 miles
Since last MOT+14,738 miles
PASS
Mileage31,945 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SV03 TLX

What car is SV03 TLX?

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

What is the mileage of SV03 TLX?

The last recorded mileage for SV03 TLX was 108,163 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV03 TLX passed its MOT?

SV03 TLX has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2018.

Is SV03 TLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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