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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 137,990 miles on the clock, averaging 6,957 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 VLC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,990 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 28 |
| Average per year | 6,957 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 VLC |
| 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 VLC
What car is SV03 VLC?
SV03 VLC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV03 VLC?
The last recorded mileage for SV03 VLC was 137,990 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV03 VLC passed its MOT?
SV03 VLC has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2022.
Is SV03 VLC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV03 VLC 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 VLC?
SV03 VLC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.