Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
LB03 ACU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 109,134 miles on the clock, averaging 7,899 miles per year, around 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 ACU

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,134
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,899

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,134 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,899
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 ACU 15k38k62k85k109k '06'18'13

Check LB03 ACU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,134 miles
Since last MOT+14,564 miles
PASS
Mileage94,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,371 miles
PASS
Mileage86,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage75,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage69,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,733 miles
PASS
Mileage59,778 miles
Since last MOT+12,352 miles
PASS
Mileage47,426 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,148 miles
Since last MOT+12,068 miles
PASS
Mileage35,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,411 miles
PASS
Mileage25,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage18,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage14,523 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Check DVSA recall data directly

Search specialist VAG forums

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

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

More LB03 A plates

Browse all LB03 A registrations from Wimbledon.

About LB03 ACU

What car is LB03 ACU?

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

What is the mileage of LB03 ACU?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 ACU was 109,134 miles, recorded on 14 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 ACU passed its MOT?

LB03 ACU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2018.

Is LB03 ACU ULEZ compliant?

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

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