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LX03 UGF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 197,327 miles on the clock, averaging 11,752 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 LX03 UGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,752

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 reading197,327 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,752
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX03 UGF 67k99k132k165k197k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,327 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,325 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
PASS
Mileage192,194 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage189,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,950 miles
PASS
Mileage182,313 miles
Since last MOT+12,105 miles
PASS
Mileage170,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,899 miles
PASS
Mileage159,309 miles
Since last MOT+15,217 miles
PASS
Mileage144,092 miles
Since last MOT+15,350 miles
PASS
Mileage128,742 miles
Since last MOT+13,472 miles
PASS
Mileage115,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,270 miles
Since last MOT+14,555 miles
PASS
Mileage100,715 miles
Since last MOT+20,301 miles
PASS
Mileage80,414 miles
Since last MOT+13,526 miles
PASS
Mileage66,888 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 UGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LX03 UGF

What car is LX03 UGF?

LX03 UGF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX03 UGF?

The last recorded mileage for LX03 UGF was 197,327 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX03 UGF passed its MOT?

LX03 UGF has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2017.

Is LX03 UGF ULEZ compliant?

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

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