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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 149,670 miles on the clock, averaging 9,868 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 SX03 BUV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,670 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,966 |
| Average per year | 9,868 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | SX03 BUV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SX — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SX03 BUV
What car is SX03 BUV?
SX03 BUV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SX03 BUV?
The last recorded mileage for SX03 BUV was 149,670 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SX03 BUV passed its MOT?
SX03 BUV has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2016.
Is SX03 BUV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX03 BUV 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 SX03 BUV?
SX03 BUV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.