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SB03 MJK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 156,370 miles on the clock, averaging 5,204 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 MJK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,204

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year5,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 MJK 55k80k106k131k156k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,370 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,338 miles
Since last MOT+644 miles
PASS
Mileage155,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage154,076 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,056 miles
PASS
Mileage148,980 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
PASS
Mileage145,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage139,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage137,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,535 miles
PASS
Mileage133,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage127,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage121,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,870 miles
Since last MOT+2,369 miles
PASS
Mileage119,501 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,384 miles
Since last MOT+12,817 miles
PASS
Mileage104,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,039 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage90,846 miles
Since last MOT+10,972 miles
PASS
Mileage79,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage71,067 miles
Since last MOT+16,006 miles
PASS
Mileage55,061 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 MJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 MJK

What car is SB03 MJK?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 MJK?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 MJK was 156,370 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 MJK passed its MOT?

SB03 MJK has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.

Is SB03 MJK ULEZ compliant?

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

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