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LR03 USP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 117,068 miles on the clock, averaging 8,278 miles per year, around 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 USP

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,278

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,068 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,598
Average per year8,278
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 USP 24k47k71k94k117k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage110,470 miles
Since last MOT+9,252 miles
PASS
Mileage101,218 miles
Since last MOT+9,141 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,077 miles
Since last MOT+10,369 miles
PASS
Mileage81,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,809 miles
PASS
Mileage71,899 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage61,791 miles
Since last MOT+9,645 miles
PASS
Mileage52,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,994 miles
PASS
Mileage42,152 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage31,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,724 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage23,968 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR03 USP

What car is LR03 USP?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 USP?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 USP was 117,068 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 USP passed its MOT?

LR03 USP has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2017.

Is LR03 USP ULEZ compliant?

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

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