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LM03 BYW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 107,753 miles on the clock, averaging 7,749 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LM03 BYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,749

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,251
Average per year7,749
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM03 BYW 18k41k63k85k108k '06'18'12

Check LM03 BYW

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage107,753 miles
Since last MOT+10,251 miles
PASS
Mileage97,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,502 miles
Since last MOT+760 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,388 miles
PASS
Mileage86,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage78,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,321 miles
Since last MOT+13,512 miles
PASS
Mileage64,809 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage56,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,349 miles
Since last MOT+13,475 miles
PASS
Mileage42,874 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,795 miles
Since last MOT+11,740 miles
PASS
Mileage31,055 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,047 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage25,984 miles
Since last MOT+7,741 miles
PASS
Mileage18,243 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 BYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 BYW

What car is LM03 BYW?

LM03 BYW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM03 BYW?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 BYW was 107,753 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 BYW passed its MOT?

LM03 BYW has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 10 Jan 2018.

Is LM03 BYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM03 BYW 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 LM03 BYW?

LM03 BYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.