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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 144,943 miles on the clock, averaging 10,563 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SV03 XEK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,943 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 155 |
| Average per year | 10,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 XEK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 XEK
What car is SV03 XEK?
SV03 XEK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV03 XEK?
The last recorded mileage for SV03 XEK was 144,943 miles, recorded on 3 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV03 XEK passed its MOT?
SV03 XEK has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2016.
Is SV03 XEK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV03 XEK 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 XEK?
SV03 XEK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.