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LB03 MZJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 166,972 miles on the clock, averaging 6,991 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 MZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,991

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading166,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,101
Average per year6,991
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 MZJ 38k70k103k135k167k '06'24'15

Check LB03 MZJ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage166,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,101 miles
PASS
Mileage160,871 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,815 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage152,523 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage143,989 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,872 miles
PASS
Mileage133,115 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage125,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,551 miles
PASS
Mileage118,353 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage109,565 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,595 miles
Since last MOT+10,827 miles
PASS
Mileage98,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage91,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,556 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage86,164 miles
Since last MOT+8,269 miles
PASS
Mileage77,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,188 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,707 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage59,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,668 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage45,254 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage38,121 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 MZJ
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 MZJ

What car is LB03 MZJ?

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

What is the mileage of LB03 MZJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 MZJ was 166,972 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 MZJ passed its MOT?

LB03 MZJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 20 Nov 2024.

Is LB03 MZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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