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SN03 JCX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 211,917 miles on the clock, averaging 8,734 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 SN03 JCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
8,734

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading211,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,101
Average per year8,734
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN03 JCX 65k102k138k175k212k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,101 miles
PASS
Mileage208,816 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,809 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage205,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage200,694 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage195,110 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,099 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage189,680 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage188,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,530 miles
PASS
Mileage185,706 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage182,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage177,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage173,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,187 miles
Since last MOT+12,388 miles
PASS
Mileage159,799 miles
Since last MOT+12,459 miles
PASS
Mileage147,340 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,339 miles
Since last MOT+20,069 miles
PASS
Mileage127,270 miles
Since last MOT+22,894 miles
PASS
Mileage104,376 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,375 miles
Since last MOT+22,517 miles
PASS
Mileage81,858 miles
Since last MOT+16,878 miles
PASS
Mileage64,980 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 JCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SN03 JCX

What car is SN03 JCX?

SN03 JCX is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN03 JCX?

The last recorded mileage for SN03 JCX was 211,917 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN03 JCX passed its MOT?

SN03 JCX has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2023.

Is SN03 JCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN03 JCX 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 SN03 JCX?

SN03 JCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.