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LR03 LEJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 146,653 miles on the clock, averaging 7,947 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR03 LEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,653
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,947

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,653 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,947
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR03 LEJ 43k69k95k121k147k '06'19'15

Check LR03 LEJ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage139,383 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage133,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,339 miles
PASS
Mileage124,184 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage115,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage109,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage104,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage96,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,464 miles
PASS
Mileage85,717 miles
Since last MOT+10,093 miles
PASS
Mileage75,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,778 miles
PASS
Mileage65,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage56,742 miles
Since last MOT+9,075 miles
PASS
Mileage47,667 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage43,260 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR03 LEJ

What car is LR03 LEJ?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 LEJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 LEJ was 146,653 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 LEJ passed its MOT?

LR03 LEJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2019.

Is LR03 LEJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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