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LB03 ABZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 124,868 miles on the clock, averaging 5,336 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LB03 ABZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,868
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,336

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,868 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,146
Average per year5,336
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 ABZ 19k46k72k99k125k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage120,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,722 miles
Since last MOT+16,665 miles
PASS
Mileage104,057 miles
Since last MOT+17,854 miles
PASS
Mileage86,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,203 miles
Since last MOT+1,416 miles
PASS
Mileage84,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage81,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage79,608 miles
Since last MOT+5,868 miles
PASS
Mileage73,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,740 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage65,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage56,837 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage49,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage43,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage39,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage36,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage32,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage29,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage25,748 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage22,897 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
PASS
Mileage19,432 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 ABZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LB03 ABZ

What car is LB03 ABZ?

LB03 ABZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB03 ABZ?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 ABZ was 124,868 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 ABZ passed its MOT?

LB03 ABZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2026.

Is LB03 ABZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB03 ABZ 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 LB03 ABZ?

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