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SA03 HXB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 85,742 miles on the clock, averaging 5,160 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 HXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,160

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,742 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,353
Average per year5,160
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA03 HXB 20k37k53k69k86k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,742 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage78,389 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,388 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,385 miles
Since last MOT+2,181 miles
PASS
Mileage76,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage75,027 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage73,353 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage70,874 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,871 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage65,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,662 miles
PASS
Mileage58,531 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,528 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage48,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage42,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage35,903 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage29,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage26,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,284 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage20,482 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SA03 HXB

What car is SA03 HXB?

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

What is the mileage of SA03 HXB?

The last recorded mileage for SA03 HXB was 85,742 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA03 HXB passed its MOT?

SA03 HXB has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2018.

Is SA03 HXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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