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SB03 MJE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 132,708 miles on the clock, averaging 6,658 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 MJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,658

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 reading132,708 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,567
Average per year6,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 MJE 24k51k78k105k133k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,708 miles
Since last MOT+18,567 miles
PASS
Mileage114,141 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,047 miles
Since last MOT+15,683 miles
PASS
Mileage97,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,364 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
PASS
Mileage97,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage93,572 miles
Since last MOT+11,618 miles
PASS
Mileage81,954 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage74,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,286 miles
Since last MOT+9,057 miles
PASS
Mileage65,229 miles
Since last MOT+14,517 miles
PASS
Mileage50,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,712 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
PASS
Mileage39,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,867 miles
PASS
Mileage37,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
PASS
Mileage35,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage33,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage31,477 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage29,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,837 miles
PASS
Mileage26,705 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage23,631 miles

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

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About SB03 MJE

What car is SB03 MJE?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 MJE?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 MJE was 132,708 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 MJE passed its MOT?

SB03 MJE has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2023.

Is SB03 MJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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