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SB03 OAZ

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 158,310 miles on the clock, averaging 8,489 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 OAZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,489

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,970
Average per year8,489
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 OAZ 45k73k102k130k158k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,310 miles
Since last MOT+11,970 miles
PASS
Mileage146,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
PASS
Mileage138,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage133,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,166 miles
Since last MOT+5,660 miles
PASS
Mileage127,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage121,962 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage115,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,341 miles
PASS
Mileage108,024 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,944 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage98,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage91,757 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage83,616 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,424 miles
PASS
Mileage73,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage64,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,723 miles
Since last MOT+948 miles
PASS
Mileage63,775 miles
Since last MOT+18,721 miles
PASS
Mileage45,054 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 OAZ
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 OAZ

What car is SB03 OAZ?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 OAZ?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 OAZ was 158,310 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 OAZ passed its MOT?

SB03 OAZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2019.

Is SB03 OAZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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