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SN03 JJB

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 159,992 miles on the clock, averaging 6,257 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SN03 JJB

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
6,257

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading159,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,437
Average per year6,257
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN03 JJB 58k84k109k135k160k '06'22'19

Check SN03 JJB

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage156,555 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage147,648 miles
Since last MOT+80,502 miles
PASS
Mileage67,146 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,002 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage58,246 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SN03 JJB

What car is SN03 JJB?

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

What is the mileage of SN03 JJB?

The last recorded mileage for SN03 JJB was 159,992 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN03 JJB passed its MOT?

SN03 JJB has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Nov 2022.

Is SN03 JJB ULEZ compliant?

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

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