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LR03 UXP

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 144,834 miles on the clock, averaging 5,178 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 UXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,178

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year473
Average per year5,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 UXP 79k95k112k128k145k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,834 miles
Since last MOT+473 miles
PASS
Mileage144,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,361 miles
Since last MOT+885 miles
PASS
Mileage143,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage141,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
PASS
Mileage132,697 miles
Since last MOT+872 miles
PASS
Mileage131,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,059 miles
PASS
Mileage129,766 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,578 miles
Since last MOT+65,788 miles
PASS
Mileage63,790 miles
PASS
Mileage116,726 miles
Since last MOT+9,668 miles
PASS
Mileage107,058 miles
Since last MOT+8,795 miles
PASS
Mileage98,263 miles
Since last MOT+19,666 miles
PASS
Mileage78,597 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 UXP
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 UXP

What car is LR03 UXP?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 UXP?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 UXP was 144,834 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 UXP passed its MOT?

LR03 UXP has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2019.

Is LR03 UXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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