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LM03 RJU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 134,942 miles on the clock, averaging 5,837 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 RJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,837

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,615
Average per year5,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 RJU 66k84k101k118k135k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,942 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage131,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage127,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage119,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,663 miles
PASS
Mileage112,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage105,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage99,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage94,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage84,982 miles
PASS
Mileage134,507 miles
Since last MOT+21,584 miles
PASS
Mileage112,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,923 miles
Since last MOT+23,899 miles
PASS
Mileage89,024 miles
Since last MOT+22,625 miles
PASS
Mileage66,399 miles

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

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About LM03 RJU

What car is LM03 RJU?

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

What is the mileage of LM03 RJU?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 RJU was 134,942 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 RJU passed its MOT?

LM03 RJU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2018.

Is LM03 RJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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