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SB03 MWW

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 159,607 miles on the clock, averaging 15,018 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 MWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
15,018

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 reading159,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,683
Average per year15,018
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB03 MWW 27k60k93k126k160k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage159,607 miles
Since last MOT+20,683 miles
PASS
Mileage138,924 miles
Since last MOT+13,064 miles
PASS
Mileage125,860 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,794 miles
Since last MOT+9,511 miles
PASS
Mileage116,283 miles
Since last MOT+14,898 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,385 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage91,910 miles
Since last MOT+9,507 miles
PASS
Mileage82,403 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,316 miles
Since last MOT+14,735 miles
PASS
Mileage67,581 miles
Since last MOT+21,978 miles
PASS
Mileage45,603 miles
Since last MOT+18,882 miles
PASS
Mileage26,721 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 MWW
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 MWW

What car is SB03 MWW?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 MWW?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 MWW was 159,607 miles, recorded on 9 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 MWW passed its MOT?

SB03 MWW has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 9 May 2015.

Is SB03 MWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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