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KM03 LJC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 208,915 miles on the clock, averaging 12,417 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 KM03 LJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,915
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,417

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,915 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,615
Average per year12,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM03 LJC 67k102k138k173k209k '06'17'13

Check KM03 LJC

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,915 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage198,300 miles
Since last MOT+16,880 miles
PASS
Mileage181,420 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,411 miles
Since last MOT+12,476 miles
PASS
Mileage168,935 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,931 miles
Since last MOT+440 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,491 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage161,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage155,121 miles
Since last MOT+11,471 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,650 miles
Since last MOT+23,217 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,433 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage111,894 miles
Since last MOT+11,955 miles
PASS
Mileage99,939 miles
Since last MOT+15,725 miles
PASS
Mileage84,214 miles
Since last MOT+13,210 miles
PASS
Mileage71,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage66,793 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

RegistrationKM03 LJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KM03 LJC

What car is KM03 LJC?

KM03 LJC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KM03 LJC?

The last recorded mileage for KM03 LJC was 208,915 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM03 LJC passed its MOT?

KM03 LJC has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2017.

Is KM03 LJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM03 LJC 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 KM03 LJC?

KM03 LJC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.