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SB03 MWV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 141,760 miles on the clock, averaging 7,605 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 MWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,760
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,605

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 reading141,760 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,743
Average per year7,605
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB03 MWV 57k78k99k120k142k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage137,017 miles
Since last MOT+897 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,564 miles
PASS
Mileage129,556 miles
Since last MOT+9,486 miles
PASS
Mileage120,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage115,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,499 miles
PASS
Mileage108,517 miles
Since last MOT+8,069 miles
PASS
Mileage100,448 miles
Since last MOT+10,620 miles
PASS
Mileage89,828 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage81,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,607 miles
Since last MOT+8,121 miles
PASS
Mileage65,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,121 miles
PASS
Mileage57,365 miles
Since last MOT+760 miles
PASS
Mileage56,605 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 MWV
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 MWV

What car is SB03 MWV?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 MWV?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 MWV was 141,760 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 MWV passed its MOT?

SB03 MWV has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2017.

Is SB03 MWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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