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LM03 TGN

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 193,594 miles on the clock, averaging 11,181 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 TGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,181

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,594 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year11,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 TGN 90k116k142k168k194k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,594 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,590 miles
Since last MOT+16,370 miles
PASS
Mileage177,220 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,216 miles
Since last MOT+13,971 miles
PASS
Mileage163,245 miles
PASS
Mileage181,184 miles
Since last MOT+38,623 miles
PASS
Mileage142,561 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,906 miles
PASS
Mileage134,561 miles
Since last MOT+12,027 miles
PASS
Mileage122,534 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,267 miles
Since last MOT+10,061 miles
PASS
Mileage112,206 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,101 miles
PASS
Mileage104,962 miles
Since last MOT+14,567 miles
PASS
Mileage90,395 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 TGN
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 TGN

What car is LM03 TGN?

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

What is the mileage of LM03 TGN?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 TGN was 193,594 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 TGN passed its MOT?

LM03 TGN has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2015.

Is LM03 TGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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