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SB03 NUW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 122,535 miles on the clock, averaging 6,084 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 NUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,084

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,535 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 NUW 33k55k78k100k123k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,535 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
PASS
Mileage122,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,488 miles
Since last MOT+979 miles
PASS
Mileage121,509 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage120,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage119,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,479 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage117,302 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage114,741 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage110,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage107,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,018 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage95,280 miles
Since last MOT+11,635 miles
PASS
Mileage83,645 miles
Since last MOT+13,148 miles
PASS
Mileage70,497 miles
Since last MOT+15,430 miles
PASS
Mileage55,067 miles
Since last MOT+14,417 miles
PASS
Mileage40,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,517 miles
PASS
Mileage33,133 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB03 NUW

What car is SB03 NUW?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 NUW?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 NUW was 122,535 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 NUW passed its MOT?

SB03 NUW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2021.

Is SB03 NUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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