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SW03 CUK

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 125,315 miles on the clock, averaging 7,809 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 SW03 CUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,809

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,315 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,739
Average per year7,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW03 CUK 41k62k83k104k125k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage116,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage111,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage101,970 miles
Since last MOT+12,605 miles
PASS
Mileage89,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,050 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage79,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,916 miles
PASS
Mileage74,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage69,633 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage65,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,634 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,886 miles
Since last MOT+19,345 miles
PASS
Mileage40,541 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

RegistrationSW03 CUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SW03 CUK

What car is SW03 CUK?

SW03 CUK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW03 CUK?

The last recorded mileage for SW03 CUK was 125,315 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW03 CUK passed its MOT?

SW03 CUK has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2017.

Is SW03 CUK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW03 CUK 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 SW03 CUK?

SW03 CUK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.