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SB03 FHJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 126,358 miles on the clock, averaging 6,286 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 SB03 FHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,286

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 reading126,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,076
Average per year6,286
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 FHJ 46k66k86k106k126k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage122,282 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage114,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,780 miles
Since last MOT+14,271 miles
PASS
Mileage100,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage87,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage85,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage83,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage81,595 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,549 miles
PASS
Mileage79,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage74,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,922 miles
PASS
Mileage66,856 miles
Since last MOT+10,895 miles
PASS
Mileage55,961 miles
Since last MOT+9,945 miles
PASS
Mileage46,016 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

RegistrationSB03 FHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 FHJ

What car is SB03 FHJ?

SB03 FHJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 FHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 FHJ was 126,358 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 FHJ passed its MOT?

SB03 FHJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2019.

Is SB03 FHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB03 FHJ 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 SB03 FHJ?

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