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SB03 NLJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 65,615 miles on the clock, averaging 3,335 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 NLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,615
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,335

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

Low mileage
Latest reading65,615 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 NLJ 20k32k43k54k66k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,615 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,614 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,601 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage57,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,924 miles
PASS
Mileage50,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage40,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,845 miles
PASS
Mileage31,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage28,670 miles
Since last MOT+1,067 miles
PASS
Mileage27,603 miles
Since last MOT+1,037 miles
PASS
Mileage26,566 miles
Since last MOT+954 miles
PASS
Mileage25,612 miles
Since last MOT+992 miles
PASS
Mileage24,620 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
PASS
Mileage23,719 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage22,733 miles
Since last MOT+708 miles
PASS
Mileage22,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
PASS
Mileage20,225 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 NLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 NLJ

What car is SB03 NLJ?

SB03 NLJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 NLJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 NLJ was 65,615 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 NLJ passed its MOT?

SB03 NLJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2019.

Is SB03 NLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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