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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 174,503 miles on the clock, averaging 11,476 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 HD03 LME
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,503 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 47 |
| Average per year | 11,476 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | HD03 LME |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About HD03 LME
What car is HD03 LME?
HD03 LME is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HD03 LME?
The last recorded mileage for HD03 LME was 174,503 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HD03 LME passed its MOT?
HD03 LME has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2017.
Is HD03 LME ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD03 LME 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 HD03 LME?
HD03 LME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.