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SB03 MXD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 139,841 miles on the clock, averaging 5,335 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 MXD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
139,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,335

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 reading139,841 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 MXD 37k63k88k114k140k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage136,583 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage133,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage130,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage126,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage121,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,664 miles
PASS
Mileage119,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage117,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage115,645 miles
Since last MOT+1,876 miles
PASS
Mileage113,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage111,447 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage109,305 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,272 miles
PASS
Mileage107,029 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,655 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage89,445 miles
Since last MOT+8,946 miles
PASS
Mileage80,499 miles
Since last MOT+11,510 miles
PASS
Mileage68,989 miles
Since last MOT+13,513 miles
PASS
Mileage55,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,287 miles
PASS
Mileage46,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage37,130 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 MXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 MXD

What car is SB03 MXD?

SB03 MXD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 MXD?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 MXD was 139,841 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 MXD passed its MOT?

SB03 MXD has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is SB03 MXD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB03 MXD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB03 MXD?

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