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SB03 DFX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Beige Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 83,442 miles on the clock, averaging 6,276 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 DFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,442
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,276

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,442 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,334
Average per year6,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 DFX 30k43k57k70k83k '06'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage77,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage71,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage66,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage62,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage58,193 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,154 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage49,735 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,734 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage39,603 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage38,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,758 miles
PASS
Mileage29,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,760 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 DFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 DFX

What car is SB03 DFX?

SB03 DFX is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 DFX?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 DFX was 83,442 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 DFX passed its MOT?

SB03 DFX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2014.

Is SB03 DFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB03 DFX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB03 DFX?

SB03 DFX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.