Vehicle summary
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 268,181 miles on the clock, averaging 10,275 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 LU03 BKX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 268,181 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,275 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LU03 BKX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LU — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About LU03 BKX
What car is LU03 BKX?
LU03 BKX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.
What is the mileage of LU03 BKX?
The last recorded mileage for LU03 BKX was 268,181 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LU03 BKX passed its MOT?
LU03 BKX has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2023.
Is LU03 BKX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LU03 BKX 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 LU03 BKX?
LU03 BKX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.