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LT03 VBM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 203,403 miles on the clock, averaging 12,924 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LT03 VBM

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,403
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,924

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,403 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,780
Average per year12,924
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LT03 VBM 58k95k131k167k203k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,403 miles
Since last MOT+12,780 miles
PASS
Mileage190,623 miles
Since last MOT+14,891 miles
PASS
Mileage175,732 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,731 miles
Since last MOT+11,197 miles
PASS
Mileage164,534 miles
Since last MOT+22,668 miles
PASS
Mileage141,866 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,925 miles
PASS
Mileage132,844 miles
Since last MOT+11,023 miles
PASS
Mileage121,821 miles
Since last MOT+12,203 miles
PASS
Mileage109,618 miles
Since last MOT+11,934 miles
PASS
Mileage97,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,684 miles
Since last MOT+10,041 miles
PASS
Mileage87,643 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,642 miles
Since last MOT+13,338 miles
PASS
Mileage74,304 miles
Since last MOT+16,014 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,290 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

RegistrationLT03 VBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LT03 VBM

What car is LT03 VBM?

LT03 VBM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT03 VBM?

The last recorded mileage for LT03 VBM was 203,403 miles, recorded on 5 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT03 VBM passed its MOT?

LT03 VBM has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2017.

Is LT03 VBM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT03 VBM 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 LT03 VBM?

LT03 VBM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.