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LX03 UGP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 126,422 miles on the clock, averaging 5,796 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 UGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,796

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

Below average
Latest reading126,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,681
Average per year5,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX03 UGP 22k48k74k100k126k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,422 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage123,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,741 miles
Since last MOT+8,955 miles
PASS
Mileage114,786 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage112,724 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage106,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage100,704 miles
Since last MOT+9,572 miles
PASS
Mileage91,132 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage82,485 miles
Since last MOT+9,068 miles
PASS
Mileage73,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage67,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage62,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage58,639 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage50,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,894 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage38,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage33,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage27,883 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage22,341 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LX03 UGP

What car is LX03 UGP?

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

What is the mileage of LX03 UGP?

The last recorded mileage for LX03 UGP was 126,422 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX03 UGP passed its MOT?

LX03 UGP has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2024.

Is LX03 UGP ULEZ compliant?

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

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