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SB03 MJF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 140,963 miles on the clock, averaging 10,083 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 MJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,083

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,963 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,083
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB03 MJF 15k46k78k109k141k '06'18'14

Check SB03 MJF

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,963 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage132,717 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,716 miles
Since last MOT+12,314 miles
PASS
Mileage120,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,036 miles
PASS
Mileage111,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,104 miles
PASS
Mileage104,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,265 miles
PASS
Mileage94,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,997 miles
Since last MOT+8,286 miles
PASS
Mileage86,711 miles
Since last MOT+12,555 miles
PASS
Mileage74,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,765 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,839 miles
Since last MOT+12,800 miles
PASS
Mileage39,039 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage33,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage26,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,959 miles
Since last MOT+12,357 miles
PASS
Mileage14,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,602 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 MJF
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 MJF

What car is SB03 MJF?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 MJF?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 MJF was 140,963 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 MJF passed its MOT?

SB03 MJF has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2018.

Is SB03 MJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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