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LB03 WFJ

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 196,385 miles on the clock, averaging 9,385 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 WFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,385

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,385 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,628
Average per year9,385
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 WFJ 29k71k113k154k196k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,385 miles
Since last MOT+13,628 miles
PASS
Mileage182,757 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage172,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,986 miles
Since last MOT+11,436 miles
PASS
Mileage161,550 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,545 miles
Since last MOT+16,140 miles
PASS
Mileage145,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,126 miles
PASS
Mileage135,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage131,596 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage126,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,037 miles
PASS
Mileage118,459 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage116,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage112,526 miles
Since last MOT+13,512 miles
PASS
Mileage99,014 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage93,151 miles
Since last MOT+10,566 miles
PASS
Mileage82,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage73,458 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,457 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage67,644 miles
Since last MOT+10,293 miles
PASS
Mileage57,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,338 miles
PASS
Mileage47,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,574 miles
PASS
Mileage36,439 miles
Since last MOT+7,667 miles
PASS
Mileage28,772 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 WFJ
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 WFJ

What car is LB03 WFJ?

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

What is the mileage of LB03 WFJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 WFJ was 196,385 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 WFJ passed its MOT?

LB03 WFJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2024.

Is LB03 WFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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