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LR03 OWU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 167,060 miles on the clock, averaging 15,131 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 OWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,060
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
15,131

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,060 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year15,131
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 OWU 22k59k95k131k167k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,060 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,054 miles
Since last MOT+17,489 miles
PASS
Mileage149,565 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,558 miles
Since last MOT+22,502 miles
PASS
Mileage127,056 miles
Since last MOT+20,522 miles
PASS
Mileage106,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,534 miles
Since last MOT+11,661 miles
PASS
Mileage94,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,873 miles
Since last MOT+10,410 miles
PASS
Mileage84,463 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
PASS
Mileage72,438 miles
Since last MOT+13,592 miles
PASS
Mileage58,846 miles
Since last MOT+17,160 miles
PASS
Mileage41,686 miles
Since last MOT+19,327 miles
PASS
Mileage22,359 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 OWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LR03 OWU

What car is LR03 OWU?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 OWU?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 OWU was 167,060 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 OWU passed its MOT?

LR03 OWU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2015.

Is LR03 OWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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