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SN03 OET

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 168,802 miles on the clock, averaging 10,529 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 OET

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,529

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,802 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,737
Average per year10,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN03 OET 37k70k103k136k169k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,802 miles
Since last MOT+12,737 miles
PASS
Mileage156,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,701 miles
PASS
Mileage145,364 miles
Since last MOT+19,749 miles
PASS
Mileage125,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,604 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage101,445 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage94,404 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,331 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage87,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage78,924 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,155 miles
PASS
Mileage68,768 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage57,189 miles
Since last MOT+500 miles
PASS
Mileage56,689 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage47,322 miles
Since last MOT+10,365 miles
PASS
Mileage36,957 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SN03 OET

What car is SN03 OET?

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

What is the mileage of SN03 OET?

The last recorded mileage for SN03 OET was 168,802 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN03 OET passed its MOT?

SN03 OET has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2018.

Is SN03 OET ULEZ compliant?

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

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