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LR03 XXW

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 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 80,669 miles on the clock, averaging 3,909 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 XXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,669
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,909

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 reading80,669 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,765
Average per year3,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 XXW 17k33k49k65k81k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,669 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage71,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage68,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage63,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage59,500 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage55,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage53,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage50,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage47,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage44,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,863 miles
PASS
Mileage41,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage37,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage33,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage28,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage25,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage20,921 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage17,262 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 XXW
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 XXW

What car is LR03 XXW?

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

What is the mileage of LR03 XXW?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 XXW was 80,669 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 XXW passed its MOT?

LR03 XXW has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2022.

Is LR03 XXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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