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SA03 GKB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 135,548 miles on the clock, averaging 6,668 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 SA03 GKB

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,668

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 reading135,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,395
Average per year6,668
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA03 GKB 36k61k86k111k136k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,548 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage128,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage120,634 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage115,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,499 miles
PASS
Mileage111,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,322 miles
PASS
Mileage108,369 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage104,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage99,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage95,518 miles
Since last MOT+11,718 miles
PASS
Mileage83,800 miles
Since last MOT+12,556 miles
PASS
Mileage71,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage61,283 miles
Since last MOT+12,959 miles
PASS
Mileage48,324 miles
Since last MOT+11,869 miles
PASS
Mileage36,455 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 GKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SA03 GKB

What car is SA03 GKB?

SA03 GKB is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA03 GKB?

The last recorded mileage for SA03 GKB was 135,548 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA03 GKB passed its MOT?

SA03 GKB has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2021.

Is SA03 GKB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA03 GKB 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 SA03 GKB?

SA03 GKB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.