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SA03 OWF

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 163,617 miles on the clock, averaging 8,064 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SA03 OWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,064

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,963
Average per year8,064
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA03 OWF 38k70k101k132k164k '06'21'13

Check SA03 OWF

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,617 miles
Since last MOT+16,963 miles
PASS
Mileage146,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage141,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage134,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage127,800 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage120,537 miles
Since last MOT+7,172 miles
PASS
Mileage113,365 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage107,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage99,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage88,334 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,328 miles
Since last MOT+11,462 miles
PASS
Mileage76,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,864 miles
PASS
Mileage68,002 miles
Since last MOT+10,772 miles
PASS
Mileage57,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage47,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage38,329 miles

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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

RegistrationSA03 OWF
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 OWF

What car is SA03 OWF?

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

What is the mileage of SA03 OWF?

The last recorded mileage for SA03 OWF was 163,617 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA03 OWF passed its MOT?

SA03 OWF has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2021.

Is SA03 OWF ULEZ compliant?

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

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