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LR03 OWJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 103,510 miles on the clock, averaging 3,432 miles per year, well below 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 OWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,432

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,510 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,432
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 OWJ 54k66k79k91k104k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,841 miles
PASS
Mileage101,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,261 miles
PASS
Mileage98,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
PASS
Mileage93,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage89,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage85,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage81,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage78,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,740 miles
PASS
Mileage75,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage70,351 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,231 miles
PASS
Mileage65,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage59,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage57,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,245 miles
PASS
Mileage53,990 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
PASS
Mileage53,969 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR03 OWJ

What car is LR03 OWJ?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 OWJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 OWJ was 103,510 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 OWJ passed its MOT?

LR03 OWJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2020.

Is LR03 OWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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