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SP03 UOR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 70,857 miles on the clock, averaging 4,292 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SP03 UOR

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,857
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,292

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,857 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,046
Average per year4,292
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP03 UOR 24k35k47k59k71k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,857 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage69,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,811 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage68,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,949 miles
Since last MOT+894 miles
PASS
Mileage68,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage64,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,472 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage60,467 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage55,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage49,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage40,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage32,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage23,663 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

RegistrationSP03 UOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SP03 UOR

What car is SP03 UOR?

SP03 UOR is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of SP03 UOR?

The last recorded mileage for SP03 UOR was 70,857 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP03 UOR passed its MOT?

SP03 UOR has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2017.

Is SP03 UOR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP03 UOR 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 SP03 UOR?

SP03 UOR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.