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SN03 OBL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Gold Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGold
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 177,938 miles on the clock, averaging 8,884 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 OBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,884

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,463
Average per year8,884
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN03 OBL 62k91k120k149k178k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage170,475 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage162,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,119 miles
Since last MOT+6,928 miles
PASS
Mileage155,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,540 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage144,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage126,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,998 miles
PASS
Mileage117,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage108,699 miles
PASS
Mileage108,701 miles
Since last MOT+13,892 miles
PASS
Mileage94,809 miles
Since last MOT+15,067 miles
PASS
Mileage79,742 miles
Since last MOT+17,533 miles
PASS
Mileage62,209 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 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SN03 OBL

What car is SN03 OBL?

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

What is the mileage of SN03 OBL?

The last recorded mileage for SN03 OBL was 177,938 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN03 OBL passed its MOT?

SN03 OBL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2019.

Is SN03 OBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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