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SN03 JJA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 216,058 miles on the clock, averaging 12,426 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 SN03 JJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,058
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,426

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,058 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year12,426
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN03 JJA 80k114k148k182k216k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,058 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,047 miles
Since last MOT+19,395 miles
PASS
Mileage196,652 miles
Since last MOT+12,496 miles
PASS
Mileage184,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,235 miles
PASS
Mileage171,921 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,905 miles
Since last MOT+12,375 miles
PASS
Mileage159,530 miles
Since last MOT+12,172 miles
PASS
Mileage147,358 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,170 miles
Since last MOT+11,615 miles
PASS
Mileage135,555 miles
Since last MOT+12,846 miles
PASS
Mileage122,709 miles
Since last MOT+11,681 miles
PASS
Mileage111,028 miles
Since last MOT+20,044 miles
PASS
Mileage90,984 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,976 miles
Since last MOT+11,271 miles
PASS
Mileage79,705 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

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

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About SN03 JJA

What car is SN03 JJA?

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

What is the mileage of SN03 JJA?

The last recorded mileage for SN03 JJA was 216,058 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN03 JJA passed its MOT?

SN03 JJA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2017.

Is SN03 JJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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