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 170,755 miles on the clock, averaging 9,543 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 SW03 TDU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 170,755 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,468 |
| Average per year | 9,543 |
| 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 | SW03 TDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SW03 TDU
What car is SW03 TDU?
SW03 TDU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW03 TDU?
The last recorded mileage for SW03 TDU was 170,755 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW03 TDU passed its MOT?
SW03 TDU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.
Is SW03 TDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW03 TDU 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 TDU?
SW03 TDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.