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LR03 VCV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 144,968 miles on the clock, averaging 7,464 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR03 VCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,464

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 reading144,968 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,464
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR03 VCV 77k94k111k128k145k '06'15'11

Check LR03 VCV

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,968 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage138,533 miles
Since last MOT+12,988 miles
PASS
Mileage125,545 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage122,283 miles
Since last MOT+10,258 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage97,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage90,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage83,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage76,640 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LR03 VCV

What car is LR03 VCV?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 VCV?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 VCV was 144,968 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 VCV passed its MOT?

LR03 VCV has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2015.

Is LR03 VCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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