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SO03 WZB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 119,572 miles on the clock, averaging 7,879 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 SO03 WZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,879

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year7,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 WZB 19k44k69k94k120k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,572 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,534 miles
Since last MOT+16,191 miles
PASS
Mileage103,343 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage96,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,060 miles
PASS
Mileage94,729 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,728 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage86,899 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage81,594 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage74,814 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,813 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage66,396 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,388 miles
Since last MOT+15,426 miles
PASS
Mileage50,962 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,960 miles
Since last MOT+396 miles
PASS
Mileage50,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,564 miles
Since last MOT+18,397 miles
PASS
Mileage32,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage27,651 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage22,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,780 miles
PASS
Mileage18,698 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

RegistrationSO03 WZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 WZB

What car is SO03 WZB?

SO03 WZB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 WZB?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 WZB was 119,572 miles, recorded on 20 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 WZB passed its MOT?

SO03 WZB has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2019.

Is SO03 WZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 WZB 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 SO03 WZB?

SO03 WZB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.