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GP03 LWM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 146,613 miles on the clock, averaging 7,912 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 GP03 LWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,912

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,039
Average per year7,912
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP03 LWM 32k61k89k118k147k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage144,574 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,526 miles
PASS
Mileage143,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage142,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage137,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,945 miles
Since last MOT+10,952 miles
PASS
Mileage126,993 miles
Since last MOT+10,517 miles
PASS
Mileage116,476 miles
Since last MOT+11,769 miles
PASS
Mileage104,707 miles
Since last MOT+10,852 miles
PASS
Mileage93,855 miles
Since last MOT+15,277 miles
PASS
Mileage78,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,578 miles
Since last MOT+12,745 miles
PASS
Mileage65,833 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage56,700 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage49,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage41,939 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage32,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,101 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 LWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GP03 LWM

What car is GP03 LWM?

GP03 LWM is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP03 LWM?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 LWM was 146,613 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 LWM passed its MOT?

GP03 LWM has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2020.

Is GP03 LWM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP03 LWM 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 LWM?

GP03 LWM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.