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LR03 LBV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 132,180 miles on the clock, averaging 7,829 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LR03 LBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,829

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 reading132,180 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,631
Average per year7,829
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 LBV 38k62k85k109k132k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage127,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,549 miles
Since last MOT+14,969 miles
PASS
Mileage112,580 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,373 miles
Since last MOT+17,686 miles
PASS
Mileage94,687 miles
Since last MOT+555 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,132 miles
Since last MOT+15,711 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage74,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,132 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage65,346 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,429 miles
PASS
Mileage58,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage52,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage47,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage42,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,361 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage38,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage38,085 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 LBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LR03 LBV

What car is LR03 LBV?

LR03 LBV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR03 LBV?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 LBV was 132,180 miles, recorded on 3 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 LBV passed its MOT?

LR03 LBV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2018.

Is LR03 LBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR03 LBV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR03 LBV?

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