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LM03 WLG

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 144,840 miles on the clock, averaging 11,046 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 WLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,046

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,840 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 WLG 41k67k93k119k145k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,840 miles
Since last MOT+17,037 miles
PASS
Mileage127,803 miles
Since last MOT+21,798 miles
PASS
Mileage106,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,005 miles
Since last MOT+10,849 miles
PASS
Mileage95,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage90,273 miles
Since last MOT+10,263 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,010 miles
Since last MOT+10,141 miles
PASS
Mileage69,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage62,035 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage51,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,876 miles
Since last MOT+10,558 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,318 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 WLG
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 WLG

What car is LM03 WLG?

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

What is the mileage of LM03 WLG?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 WLG was 144,840 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 WLG passed its MOT?

LM03 WLG has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2016.

Is LM03 WLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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