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SP03 XSM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 149,066 miles on the clock, averaging 8,310 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 SP03 XSM

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,310

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,066 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP03 XSM 32k62k91k120k149k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage144,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,666 miles
PASS
Mileage139,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage131,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage126,036 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage119,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,825 miles
PASS
Mileage113,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage105,636 miles
Since last MOT+11,633 miles
PASS
Mileage94,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,003 miles
Since last MOT+13,652 miles
PASS
Mileage80,351 miles
Since last MOT+9,520 miles
PASS
Mileage70,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,331 miles
PASS
Mileage62,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage52,316 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage42,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,831 miles
PASS
Mileage32,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,436 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SP03 XSM

What car is SP03 XSM?

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

What is the mileage of SP03 XSM?

The last recorded mileage for SP03 XSM was 149,066 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP03 XSM passed its MOT?

SP03 XSM has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2020.

Is SP03 XSM ULEZ compliant?

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

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