Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 120,021 miles on the clock, averaging 5,377 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for CE03 LHW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,021 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 389 |
| Average per year | 5,377 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | CE03 LHW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About CE03 LHW
What car is CE03 LHW?
CE03 LHW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE03 LHW?
The last recorded mileage for CE03 LHW was 120,021 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE03 LHW passed its MOT?
CE03 LHW has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2025.
Is CE03 LHW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE03 LHW 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 CE03 LHW?
CE03 LHW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.