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LF03 JRU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 79,047 miles on the clock, averaging 3,122 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LF03 JRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,122

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,170
Average per year3,122
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF03 JRU 18k33k48k64k79k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,047 miles
Since last MOT+1,170 miles
PASS
Mileage77,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,877 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage76,272 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage74,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,311 miles
PASS
Mileage72,080 miles
Since last MOT+723 miles
PASS
Mileage71,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage67,791 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,269 miles
PASS
Mileage66,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,287 miles
PASS
Mileage65,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,063 miles
PASS
Mileage63,171 miles
Since last MOT+940 miles
PASS
Mileage62,231 miles
Since last MOT+1,322 miles
PASS
Mileage60,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,405 miles
PASS
Mileage54,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,831 miles
PASS
Mileage51,613 miles
Since last MOT+9,167 miles
PASS
Mileage42,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage36,946 miles
Since last MOT+9,570 miles
PASS
Mileage27,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage24,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage17,825 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,811 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LF03 JRU

What car is LF03 JRU?

LF03 JRU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LF03 JRU?

The last recorded mileage for LF03 JRU was 79,047 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF03 JRU passed its MOT?

LF03 JRU has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.

Is LF03 JRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF03 JRU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LF03 JRU?

LF03 JRU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.