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LM03 UGZ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 155,898 miles on the clock, averaging 8,600 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 UGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,600

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 reading155,898 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 UGZ 33k64k94k125k156k '06'21'15

Check LM03 UGZ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage153,121 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,120 miles
Since last MOT+10,383 miles
PASS
Mileage142,737 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,735 miles
Since last MOT+7,484 miles
PASS
Mileage135,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,251 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage127,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,908 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage123,768 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,666 miles
PASS
Mileage119,093 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage110,764 miles
Since last MOT+14,502 miles
PASS
Mileage96,262 miles
Since last MOT+15,100 miles
PASS
Mileage81,162 miles
Since last MOT+13,271 miles
PASS
Mileage67,891 miles
Since last MOT+12,103 miles
PASS
Mileage55,788 miles
Since last MOT+11,642 miles
PASS
Mileage44,146 miles
Since last MOT+11,363 miles
PASS
Mileage32,783 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UGZ
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 UGZ

What car is LM03 UGZ?

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

What is the mileage of LM03 UGZ?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 UGZ was 155,898 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 UGZ passed its MOT?

LM03 UGZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2021.

Is LM03 UGZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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