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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 131,339 miles on the clock, averaging 6,201 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 MA03 LCE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,339 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,167 |
| Average per year | 6,201 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA03 LCE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MA03 LCE
What car is MA03 LCE?
MA03 LCE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA03 LCE?
The last recorded mileage for MA03 LCE was 131,339 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA03 LCE passed its MOT?
MA03 LCE has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2025.
Is MA03 LCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 LCE 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 MA03 LCE?
MA03 LCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.