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LM03 CHZ

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 129,260 miles on the clock, averaging 17,794 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 LM03 CHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,260
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
17,794

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 reading129,260 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,074
Average per year17,794
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 CHZ 53k72k91k110k129k '06'10'08

Check LM03 CHZ

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,260 miles
Since last MOT+24,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,186 miles
Since last MOT+17,058 miles
PASS
Mileage88,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,537 miles
PASS
Mileage81,591 miles
Since last MOT+28,319 miles
PASS
Mileage53,272 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 CHZ
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 CHZ

What car is LM03 CHZ?

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

What is the mileage of LM03 CHZ?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 CHZ was 129,260 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 CHZ passed its MOT?

LM03 CHZ has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Aug 2010.

Is LM03 CHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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