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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 179,754 miles on the clock, averaging 10,304 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 GP03 LPE
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
Above average| Latest reading | 179,754 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,304 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | GP03 LPE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GP — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About GP03 LPE
What car is GP03 LPE?
GP03 LPE is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GP03 LPE?
The last recorded mileage for GP03 LPE was 179,754 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP03 LPE passed its MOT?
GP03 LPE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2020.
Is GP03 LPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP03 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 GP03 LPE?
GP03 LPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.