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SB03 YYN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 133,805 miles on the clock, averaging 9,303 miles per year, above 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 YYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,303

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-3,154
Average per year9,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 YYN 18k47k76k105k134k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,805 miles
PASS
Mileage136,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage132,287 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage123,466 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage118,901 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage114,137 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,032 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,104 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage89,747 miles
Since last MOT+19,126 miles
PASS
Mileage70,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,621 miles
Since last MOT+22,339 miles
PASS
Mileage48,282 miles
Since last MOT+30,523 miles
PASS
Mileage17,759 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB03 YYN

What car is SB03 YYN?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 YYN?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 YYN was 133,805 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 YYN passed its MOT?

SB03 YYN has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2018.

Is SB03 YYN ULEZ compliant?

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

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