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LB03 WLR

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 178,124 miles on the clock, averaging 11,685 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 WLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,685

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 reading178,124 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,010
Average per year11,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 WLR 62k91k120k149k178k '06'16'11

Check LB03 WLR

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage172,114 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage162,825 miles
Since last MOT+17,674 miles
PASS
Mileage145,151 miles
Since last MOT+18,091 miles
PASS
Mileage127,060 miles
Since last MOT+10,286 miles
PASS
Mileage116,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage108,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,428 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,322 miles
Since last MOT+14,665 miles
PASS
Mileage82,657 miles
Since last MOT+12,165 miles
PASS
Mileage70,492 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage61,518 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 WLR
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 WLR

What car is LB03 WLR?

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

What is the mileage of LB03 WLR?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 WLR was 178,124 miles, recorded on 25 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 WLR passed its MOT?

LB03 WLR has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 May 2016.

Is LB03 WLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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