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LM03 CEK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 148,294 miles on the clock, averaging 5,698 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM03 CEK

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,294
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
5,698

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

Below average
Latest reading148,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,091
Average per year5,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 CEK 44k70k96k122k148k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage146,203 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage141,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage134,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage131,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,656 miles
PASS
Mileage124,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage118,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage113,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage108,851 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage103,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage98,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage93,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage89,242 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage82,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage75,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage72,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,024 miles
Since last MOT+913 miles
PASS
Mileage71,111 miles
Since last MOT+13,590 miles
PASS
Mileage57,521 miles
Since last MOT+13,771 miles
PASS
Mileage43,750 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

RegistrationLM03 CEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 CEK

What car is LM03 CEK?

LM03 CEK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM03 CEK?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 CEK was 148,294 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 CEK passed its MOT?

LM03 CEK has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2024.

Is LM03 CEK ULEZ compliant?

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

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