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SH03 ATZ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 168,387 miles on the clock, averaging 11,353 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 SH03 ATZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,353

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,387 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,246
Average per year11,353
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 ATZ 37k70k103k136k168k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage160,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,141 miles
Since last MOT+12,624 miles
PASS
Mileage147,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage140,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,946 miles
PASS
Mileage129,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,778 miles
PASS
Mileage125,795 miles
Since last MOT+27,186 miles
PASS
Mileage98,609 miles
Since last MOT+11,211 miles
PASS
Mileage87,398 miles
Since last MOT+14,015 miles
PASS
Mileage73,383 miles
Since last MOT+11,761 miles
PASS
Mileage61,622 miles
Since last MOT+13,710 miles
PASS
Mileage47,912 miles
Since last MOT+10,735 miles
PASS
Mileage37,177 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

RegistrationSH03 ATZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 ATZ

What car is SH03 ATZ?

SH03 ATZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 ATZ?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 ATZ was 168,387 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 ATZ passed its MOT?

SH03 ATZ has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Dec 2017.

Is SH03 ATZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 ATZ 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 SH03 ATZ?

SH03 ATZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.