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LM03 YOE

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 176,811 miles on the clock, averaging 6,574 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 YOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,574

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading176,811 miles
Reading date
Miles last year563
Average per year6,574
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 YOE 103k121k140k158k177k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,811 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,248 miles
Since last MOT+23,514 miles
PASS
Mileage152,734 miles
Since last MOT+24,949 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,785 miles
Since last MOT+15,918 miles
PASS
Mileage111,867 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage108,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage103,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage98,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,946 miles
PASS
Mileage90,656 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage89,043 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,032 miles
Since last MOT+15,984 miles
PASS
Mileage73,048 miles
Since last MOT+19,901 miles
PASS
Mileage53,147 miles
PASS
Mileage102,964 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 YOE
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 YOE

What car is LM03 YOE?

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

What is the mileage of LM03 YOE?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 YOE was 176,811 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 YOE passed its MOT?

LM03 YOE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2017.

Is LM03 YOE ULEZ compliant?

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

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