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LB03 GTU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 38,871 miles on the clock, averaging 1,716 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 GTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
38,871
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
1,716

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 reading38,871 miles
Reading date
Miles last year606
Average per year1,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 GTU 12k19k25k32k39k '06'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,871 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage38,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,221 miles
PASS
Mileage37,044 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage33,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,921 miles
PASS
Mileage30,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage27,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage22,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage19,373 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage17,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage14,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage11,803 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 GTU
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 GTU

What car is LB03 GTU?

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

What is the mileage of LB03 GTU?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 GTU was 38,871 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 GTU passed its MOT?

LB03 GTU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Apr 2022.

Is LB03 GTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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