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SD03 WLB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 126,430 miles on the clock, averaging 8,099 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 SD03 WLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,099

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,430 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,099
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD03 WLB 34k57k80k103k126k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,430 miles
Since last MOT+12,394 miles
PASS
Mileage114,036 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,035 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
PASS
Mileage109,665 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
PASS
Mileage102,966 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,779 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,444 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage82,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,382 miles
PASS
Mileage77,686 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,208 miles
PASS
Mileage73,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,581 miles
PASS
Mileage64,869 miles
Since last MOT+10,433 miles
PASS
Mileage54,436 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,432 miles
Since last MOT+11,537 miles
PASS
Mileage42,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage34,285 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 WLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SD03 WLB

What car is SD03 WLB?

SD03 WLB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD03 WLB?

The last recorded mileage for SD03 WLB was 126,430 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD03 WLB passed its MOT?

SD03 WLB has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2017.

Is SD03 WLB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD03 WLB 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 SD03 WLB?

SD03 WLB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.