Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 132,951 miles on the clock, averaging 10,000 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 NVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 132,951 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 57 |
| Average per year | 10,000 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SB03 NVU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SB03 NVU
What car is SB03 NVU?
SB03 NVU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB03 NVU?
The last recorded mileage for SB03 NVU was 132,951 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB03 NVU passed its MOT?
SB03 NVU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2015.
Is SB03 NVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB03 NVU 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 NVU?
SB03 NVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.