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LR03 VCX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 86,158 miles on the clock, averaging 4,951 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 VCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,158
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,951

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,158 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,049
Average per year4,951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 VCX 22k38k54k70k86k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage84,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,109 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage80,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage76,059 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
PASS
Mileage72,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage62,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage58,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,729 miles
Since last MOT+5,332 miles
PASS
Mileage53,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,117 miles
PASS
Mileage46,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage33,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage29,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,072 miles
PASS
Mileage21,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,899 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR03 VCX

What car is LR03 VCX?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 VCX?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 VCX was 86,158 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 VCX passed its MOT?

LR03 VCX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2019.

Is LR03 VCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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