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SB03 MHZ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 183,775 miles on the clock, averaging 7,739 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 SB03 MHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,775
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
7,739

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,775 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,658
Average per year7,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 MHZ 74k102k129k156k184k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage183,775 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage180,117 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage174,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage170,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,901 miles
PASS
Mileage166,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,547 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage157,648 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage147,329 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,231 miles
Since last MOT+9,561 miles
PASS
Mileage137,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,670 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage128,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage121,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage113,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,735 miles
PASS
Mileage104,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,894 miles
PASS
Mileage94,883 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage86,752 miles
Since last MOT+12,495 miles
PASS
Mileage74,257 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 MHZ
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 MHZ

What car is SB03 MHZ?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 MHZ?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 MHZ was 183,775 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 MHZ passed its MOT?

SB03 MHZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 20 Jul 2020.

Is SB03 MHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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