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MJ03 SXM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 169,711 miles on the clock, averaging 6,633 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 MJ03 SXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,633

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading169,711 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,886
Average per year6,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ03 SXM 57k85k113k142k170k '06'23'15

Check MJ03 SXM

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,711 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage167,825 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage164,189 miles
Since last MOT+932 miles
PASS
Mileage163,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage160,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage155,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage152,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,149 miles
PASS
Mileage141,864 miles
Since last MOT+10,523 miles
PASS
Mileage131,341 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage130,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage122,161 miles
Since last MOT+15,622 miles
PASS
Mileage106,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,543 miles
PASS
Mileage97,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,984 miles
PASS
Mileage88,012 miles
Since last MOT+10,287 miles
PASS
Mileage77,725 miles
Since last MOT+20,630 miles
PASS
Mileage57,095 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 SXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MJ03 SXM

What car is MJ03 SXM?

MJ03 SXM is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ03 SXM?

The last recorded mileage for MJ03 SXM was 169,711 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ03 SXM passed its MOT?

MJ03 SXM has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2023.

Is MJ03 SXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ03 SXM 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 MJ03 SXM?

MJ03 SXM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.