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LL03 VBU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 166,155 miles on the clock, averaging 8,088 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 LL03 VBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,088

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LL03 VBU 75k98k121k143k166k '06'17'13

Check LL03 VBU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,155 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage162,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,364 miles
Since last MOT+9,325 miles
PASS
Mileage153,039 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage145,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,729 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage140,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,520 miles
Since last MOT+12,214 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage121,460 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage116,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage113,888 miles
Since last MOT+24,121 miles
PASS
Mileage89,767 miles
Since last MOT+14,543 miles
PASS
Mileage75,224 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

RegistrationLL03 VBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLL — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LL03 VBU

What car is LL03 VBU?

LL03 VBU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LL03 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for LL03 VBU was 166,155 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LL03 VBU passed its MOT?

LL03 VBU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2017.

Is LL03 VBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LL03 VBU 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 LL03 VBU?

LL03 VBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.