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LD03 UEL

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 184,942 miles on the clock, averaging 8,248 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LD03 UEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,248

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading184,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,947
Average per year8,248
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD03 UEL 84k110k135k160k185k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage178,995 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage170,018 miles
Since last MOT+14,420 miles
PASS
Mileage155,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage141,770 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,572 miles
Since last MOT+10,006 miles
PASS
Mileage125,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,203 miles
PASS
Mileage116,363 miles
Since last MOT+12,167 miles
PASS
Mileage104,196 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage92,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,146 miles
PASS
Mileage84,423 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 UEL
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 UEL

What car is LD03 UEL?

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

What is the mileage of LD03 UEL?

The last recorded mileage for LD03 UEL was 184,942 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD03 UEL passed its MOT?

LD03 UEL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2018.

Is LD03 UEL ULEZ compliant?

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

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