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LE03 YBD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Purple Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourPurple
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 104,517 miles on the clock, averaging 3,480 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LE03 YBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,517
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2013
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
3,480

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,517 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,814
Average per year3,480
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LE03 YBD 96k98k100k102k105k '13'16'14

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage99,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,039 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

RegistrationLE03 YBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLE — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LE03 YBD

What car is LE03 YBD?

LE03 YBD is an purple Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LE03 YBD?

The last recorded mileage for LE03 YBD was 104,517 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LE03 YBD passed its MOT?

LE03 YBD has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jan 2016.

Is LE03 YBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LE03 YBD 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 LE03 YBD?

LE03 YBD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.