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LM03 JSZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 115,552 miles on the clock, averaging 5,766 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LM03 JSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,766

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,552 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,973
Average per year5,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 JSZ 16k41k66k91k116k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
PASS
Mileage112,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage108,680 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
PASS
Mileage103,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage96,981 miles
Since last MOT+12,868 miles
PASS
Mileage84,113 miles
Since last MOT+10,746 miles
PASS
Mileage73,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,367 miles
Since last MOT+10,695 miles
PASS
Mileage62,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage55,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage50,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,929 miles
PASS
Mileage47,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage38,945 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage35,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage31,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage27,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage20,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage16,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,122 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 JSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 JSZ

What car is LM03 JSZ?

LM03 JSZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM03 JSZ?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 JSZ was 115,552 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 JSZ passed its MOT?

LM03 JSZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2023.

Is LM03 JSZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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