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LR03 LEF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 139,992 miles on the clock, averaging 10,292 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 LEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,292

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 reading139,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,255
Average per year10,292
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 LEF 31k58k85k113k140k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,992 miles
Since last MOT+8,255 miles
PASS
Mileage131,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage125,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,788 miles
PASS
Mileage113,911 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,908 miles
Since last MOT+14,931 miles
PASS
Mileage98,977 miles
Since last MOT+12,639 miles
PASS
Mileage86,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,338 miles
Since last MOT+14,675 miles
PASS
Mileage71,663 miles
Since last MOT+11,240 miles
PASS
Mileage60,423 miles
Since last MOT+10,203 miles
PASS
Mileage50,220 miles
Since last MOT+16,736 miles
PASS
Mileage33,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage30,832 miles

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

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About LR03 LEF

What car is LR03 LEF?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 LEF?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 LEF was 139,992 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 LEF passed its MOT?

LR03 LEF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2016.

Is LR03 LEF ULEZ compliant?

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

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