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LM03 PYW

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 183,739 miles on the clock, averaging 10,078 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 PYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,739
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,078

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 reading183,739 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,446
Average per year10,078
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 PYW 81k107k133k158k184k '06'16'12

Check LM03 PYW

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,739 miles
Since last MOT+15,446 miles
PASS
Mileage168,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,293 miles
Since last MOT+80,664 miles
PASS
Mileage87,629 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,891 miles
Since last MOT+11,282 miles
PASS
Mileage144,609 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage135,338 miles
Since last MOT+8,351 miles
PASS
Mileage126,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,820 miles
PASS
Mileage117,167 miles
Since last MOT+11,970 miles
PASS
Mileage105,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,761 miles
PASS
Mileage97,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage91,108 miles
Since last MOT+9,791 miles
PASS
Mileage81,317 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

RegistrationLM03 PYW
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 PYW

What car is LM03 PYW?

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

What is the mileage of LM03 PYW?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 PYW was 183,739 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 PYW passed its MOT?

LM03 PYW has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2016.

Is LM03 PYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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