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VA03 SDX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 145,220 miles on the clock, averaging 10,367 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 VA03 SDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,367

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,220 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,367
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VA03 SDX 41k67k93k119k145k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,220 miles
Since last MOT+10,145 miles
PASS
Mileage135,075 miles
Since last MOT+9,372 miles
PASS
Mileage125,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,703 miles
Since last MOT+11,234 miles
PASS
Mileage114,469 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,468 miles
Since last MOT+12,522 miles
PASS
Mileage101,946 miles
Since last MOT+11,670 miles
PASS
Mileage90,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,697 miles
PASS
Mileage83,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,971 miles
PASS
Mileage75,608 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage63,870 miles
Since last MOT+12,071 miles
PASS
Mileage51,799 miles
Since last MOT+11,203 miles
PASS
Mileage40,596 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

RegistrationVA03 SDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VA03 SDX

What car is VA03 SDX?

VA03 SDX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA03 SDX?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 SDX was 145,220 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 SDX passed its MOT?

VA03 SDX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2016.

Is VA03 SDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA03 SDX 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 VA03 SDX?

VA03 SDX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.