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LB03 ABV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 226,701 miles on the clock, averaging 10,531 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LB03 ABV

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,531

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading226,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,531
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 ABV 26k76k126k176k227k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,701 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage226,700 miles
Since last MOT+7,258 miles
PASS
Mileage219,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,442 miles
Since last MOT+13,192 miles
PASS
Mileage206,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage196,636 miles
Since last MOT+10,405 miles
PASS
Mileage186,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,659 miles
PASS
Mileage175,572 miles
Since last MOT+11,618 miles
PASS
Mileage163,954 miles
Since last MOT+11,018 miles
PASS
Mileage152,936 miles
Since last MOT+14,410 miles
PASS
Mileage138,526 miles
Since last MOT+18,415 miles
PASS
Mileage120,111 miles
Since last MOT+16,110 miles
PASS
Mileage104,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,757 miles
PASS
Mileage93,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage88,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage83,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage79,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage73,031 miles
Since last MOT+13,116 miles
PASS
Mileage59,915 miles
Since last MOT+12,726 miles
PASS
Mileage47,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,448 miles
PASS
Mileage37,741 miles
Since last MOT+12,087 miles
PASS
Mileage25,654 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 ABV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LB03 ABV

What car is LB03 ABV?

LB03 ABV is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB03 ABV?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 ABV was 226,701 miles, recorded on 31 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 ABV passed its MOT?

LB03 ABV has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2025.

Is LB03 ABV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB03 ABV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LB03 ABV?

LB03 ABV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.