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LM03 TGV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 177,916 miles on the clock, averaging 7,545 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM03 TGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,545

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,916 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,674
Average per year7,545
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM03 TGV 53k84k115k147k178k '06'22'15

Check LM03 TGV

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,916 miles
Since last MOT+9,674 miles
PASS
Mileage168,242 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage164,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage160,836 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage155,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage149,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage143,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,903 miles
PASS
Mileage136,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,292 miles
Since last MOT+7,260 miles
PASS
Mileage129,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage120,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,547 miles
PASS
Mileage110,847 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage102,409 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage93,224 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage84,860 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage75,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,261 miles
PASS
Mileage64,723 miles
Since last MOT+11,703 miles
PASS
Mileage53,020 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 TGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 TGV

What car is LM03 TGV?

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

What is the mileage of LM03 TGV?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 TGV was 177,916 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 TGV passed its MOT?

LM03 TGV has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2022.

Is LM03 TGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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