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SY03 WJU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Inverness, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 176,658 miles on the clock, averaging 11,979 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 SY03 WJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,658
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,979

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,658 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year11,979
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY03 WJU 39k73k108k142k177k '06'17'12

Check SY03 WJU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,658 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,639 miles
Since last MOT+16,283 miles
PASS
Mileage160,356 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,326 miles
Since last MOT+9,467 miles
PASS
Mileage150,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage144,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,132 miles
PASS
Mileage137,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,458 miles
PASS
Mileage131,086 miles
Since last MOT+19,097 miles
PASS
Mileage111,989 miles
Since last MOT+16,497 miles
PASS
Mileage95,492 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,363 miles
Since last MOT+18,150 miles
PASS
Mileage77,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,213 miles
Since last MOT+16,614 miles
PASS
Mileage60,599 miles
Since last MOT+11,797 miles
PASS
Mileage48,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,802 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage38,513 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 WJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 WJU

What car is SY03 WJU?

SY03 WJU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 WJU?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 WJU was 176,658 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 WJU passed its MOT?

SY03 WJU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2017.

Is SY03 WJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 WJU 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 SY03 WJU?

SY03 WJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.