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SM03 JCY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 146,767 miles on the clock, averaging 7,543 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 SM03 JCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,767
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,543

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 reading146,767 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,990
Average per year7,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 JCY 67k87k107k127k147k '06'17'12

Check SM03 JCY

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,990 miles
PASS
Mileage142,777 miles
Since last MOT+10,671 miles
PASS
Mileage132,106 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,442 miles
PASS
Mileage122,638 miles
Since last MOT+12,035 miles
PASS
Mileage110,603 miles
Since last MOT+11,709 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,894 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage96,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage91,074 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,708 miles
PASS
Mileage71,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage69,802 miles
Since last MOT+2,935 miles
PASS
Mileage66,867 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

RegistrationSM03 JCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 JCY

What car is SM03 JCY?

SM03 JCY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 JCY?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 JCY was 146,767 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 JCY passed its MOT?

SM03 JCY has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2017.

Is SM03 JCY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 JCY 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 SM03 JCY?

SM03 JCY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.