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FH03 LPE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 129,670 miles on the clock, averaging 5,805 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 FH03 LPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,670
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,805

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,670 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,318
Average per year5,805
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH03 LPE 71k85k100k115k130k '07'17'12

Check FH03 LPE

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,670 miles
Since last MOT+13,318 miles
PASS
Mileage116,352 miles
Since last MOT+9,746 miles
PASS
Mileage106,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage103,143 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage100,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage98,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,287 miles
PASS
Mileage96,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage93,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage89,921 miles
Since last MOT+8,379 miles
PASS
Mileage81,542 miles
Since last MOT+10,782 miles
PASS
Mileage70,760 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,754 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

RegistrationFH03 LPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FH03 LPE

What car is FH03 LPE?

FH03 LPE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH03 LPE?

The last recorded mileage for FH03 LPE was 129,670 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH03 LPE passed its MOT?

FH03 LPE has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Jul 2017.

Is FH03 LPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH03 LPE 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 FH03 LPE?

FH03 LPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.