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LR03 HLG

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 227,485 miles on the clock, averaging 18,962 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 LR03 HLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
18,962

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading227,485 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year18,962
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR03 HLG 72k111k150k189k227k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,485 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage227,473 miles
Since last MOT+21,363 miles
PASS
Mileage206,110 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,108 miles
Since last MOT+24,767 miles
PASS
Mileage181,341 miles
Since last MOT+20,249 miles
PASS
Mileage161,092 miles
Since last MOT+20,310 miles
PASS
Mileage140,782 miles
Since last MOT+14,481 miles
PASS
Mileage126,301 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,299 miles
Since last MOT+9,584 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,715 miles
Since last MOT+17,004 miles
PASS
Mileage99,711 miles
Since last MOT+27,541 miles
PASS
Mileage72,170 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

RegistrationLR03 HLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LR03 HLG

What car is LR03 HLG?

LR03 HLG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR03 HLG?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 HLG was 227,485 miles, recorded on 9 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 HLG passed its MOT?

LR03 HLG has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2014.

Is LR03 HLG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR03 HLG 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 LR03 HLG?

LR03 HLG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.