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LR03 LFW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 114,549 miles on the clock, averaging 5,914 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 LR03 LFW

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,549
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,914

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,549 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,914
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 LFW 26k48k70k92k115k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,549 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage111,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,408 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage106,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage103,974 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage99,964 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage94,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,264 miles
PASS
Mileage93,067 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,065 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage87,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,816 miles
Since last MOT+9,054 miles
PASS
Mileage78,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,762 miles
Since last MOT+9,536 miles
PASS
Mileage69,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage63,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,399 miles
PASS
Mileage55,820 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage49,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage41,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage26,034 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage26,019 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 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LR03 LFW

What car is LR03 LFW?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 LFW?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 LFW was 114,549 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 LFW passed its MOT?

LR03 LFW has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2021.

Is LR03 LFW ULEZ compliant?

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

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