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LB03 VLT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 254,078 miles on the clock, averaging 10,499 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LB03 VLT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
254,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
10,499

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading254,078 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 VLT 45k97k150k202k254k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage254,078 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage254,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage251,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage251,375 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage247,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage247,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage241,597 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage241,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,762 miles
PASS
Mileage231,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage227,786 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage227,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage223,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage218,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage218,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage212,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,673 miles
Since last MOT+14,550 miles
PASS
Mileage198,123 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage190,554 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage182,557 miles
Since last MOT+11,811 miles
PASS
Mileage170,746 miles
Since last MOT+11,485 miles
PASS
Mileage159,261 miles
Since last MOT+24,952 miles
PASS
Mileage134,309 miles
Since last MOT+27,594 miles
PASS
Mileage106,715 miles
Since last MOT+30,296 miles
PASS
Mileage76,419 miles
Since last MOT+15,811 miles
PASS
Mileage60,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage53,323 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage45,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,165 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LB03 VLT

What car is LB03 VLT?

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

What is the mileage of LB03 VLT?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 VLT was 254,078 miles, recorded on 23 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 VLT passed its MOT?

LB03 VLT has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2026.

Is LB03 VLT ULEZ compliant?

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

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