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LG03 HCE

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 189,050 miles on the clock, averaging 11,351 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 LG03 HCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,351

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,669
Average per year11,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG03 HCE 101k123k145k167k189k '07'14'10

Check LG03 HCE

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,050 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage179,381 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,237 miles
Since last MOT+10,437 miles
PASS
Mileage168,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage163,920 miles
Since last MOT+14,362 miles
PASS
Mileage149,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,558 miles
Since last MOT+12,941 miles
PASS
Mileage136,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,617 miles
Since last MOT+17,897 miles
PASS
Mileage118,720 miles
Since last MOT+17,488 miles
PASS
Mileage101,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,232 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

RegistrationLG03 HCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LG03 HCE

What car is LG03 HCE?

LG03 HCE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG03 HCE?

The last recorded mileage for LG03 HCE was 189,050 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG03 HCE passed its MOT?

LG03 HCE has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2014.

Is LG03 HCE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG03 HCE 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 LG03 HCE?

LG03 HCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.