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LX03 UGB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 133,821 miles on the clock, averaging 5,040 miles per year, 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 LX03 UGB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,821
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,040

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,821 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX03 UGB 32k58k83k108k134k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,821 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,816 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,810 miles
Since last MOT+12,306 miles
PASS
Mileage121,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage112,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage109,888 miles
Since last MOT+1,651 miles
PASS
Mileage108,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage105,674 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,593 miles
PASS
Mileage103,030 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage101,672 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage98,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage94,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage89,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage80,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,691 miles
PASS
Mileage74,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage69,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
PASS
Mileage65,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage60,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage54,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage49,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage43,515 miles
Since last MOT+11,116 miles
PASS
Mileage32,399 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 UGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LX03 UGB

What car is LX03 UGB?

LX03 UGB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX03 UGB?

The last recorded mileage for LX03 UGB was 133,821 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX03 UGB passed its MOT?

LX03 UGB has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2026.

Is LX03 UGB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX03 UGB 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 LX03 UGB?

LX03 UGB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.