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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 173,027 miles on the clock, averaging 7,405 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 EP03 LBN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 173,027 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,405 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | EP03 LBN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EP — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About EP03 LBN
What car is EP03 LBN?
EP03 LBN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EP03 LBN?
The last recorded mileage for EP03 LBN was 173,027 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EP03 LBN passed its MOT?
EP03 LBN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2021.
Is EP03 LBN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP03 LBN 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 EP03 LBN?
EP03 LBN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.