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LB03 COA

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 89,107 miles on the clock, averaging 3,665 miles per year, well below 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 COA

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,107
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
3,665

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

Low mileage
Latest reading89,107 miles
Reading date
Miles last year775
Average per year3,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 COA 18k36k54k71k89k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,107 miles
Since last MOT+775 miles
PASS
Mileage88,332 miles
Since last MOT+636 miles
PASS
Mileage87,696 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,687 miles
Since last MOT+858 miles
PASS
Mileage86,829 miles
Since last MOT+761 miles
PASS
Mileage86,068 miles
Since last MOT+867 miles
PASS
Mileage85,201 miles
Since last MOT+1,779 miles
PASS
Mileage83,422 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage81,434 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage78,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage75,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,670 miles
PASS
Mileage70,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,321 miles
PASS
Mileage65,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage61,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage57,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage50,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage44,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage37,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage31,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage24,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,237 miles
PASS
Mileage18,458 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LB03 COA

What car is LB03 COA?

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

What is the mileage of LB03 COA?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 COA was 89,107 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 COA passed its MOT?

LB03 COA has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.

Is LB03 COA ULEZ compliant?

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

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