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LD03 DXU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 176,197 miles on the clock, averaging 10,246 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 LD03 DXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,246

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,742
Average per year10,246
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD03 DXU 60k89k118k147k176k '06'17'11

Check LD03 DXU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage168,455 miles
Since last MOT+8,316 miles
PASS
Mileage160,139 miles
PASS
Mileage160,159 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,508 miles
PASS
Mileage151,648 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,646 miles
Since last MOT+16,079 miles
PASS
Mileage135,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,567 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage126,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,589 miles
Since last MOT+9,709 miles
PASS
Mileage116,880 miles
Since last MOT+21,413 miles
PASS
Mileage95,467 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,459 miles
Since last MOT+15,890 miles
PASS
Mileage79,569 miles
Since last MOT+19,094 miles
PASS
Mileage60,475 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,230 miles
Since last MOT+276 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,954 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 DXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LD03 DXU

What car is LD03 DXU?

LD03 DXU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD03 DXU?

The last recorded mileage for LD03 DXU was 176,197 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD03 DXU passed its MOT?

LD03 DXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2017.

Is LD03 DXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD03 DXU 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 LD03 DXU?

LD03 DXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.