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MJ03 LZS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 64,898 miles on the clock, averaging 2,346 miles per year, well 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 MJ03 LZS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,346

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

Low mileage
Latest reading64,898 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,346
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ03 LZS 18k30k41k53k65k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,898 miles
Since last MOT+500 miles
PASS
Mileage64,398 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
PASS
Mileage64,087 miles
Since last MOT+502 miles
PASS
Mileage63,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,585 miles
Since last MOT+759 miles
PASS
Mileage62,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,826 miles
Since last MOT+821 miles
PASS
Mileage62,005 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage60,636 miles
Since last MOT+907 miles
PASS
Mileage59,729 miles
Since last MOT+622 miles
PASS
Mileage59,107 miles
Since last MOT+695 miles
PASS
Mileage58,412 miles
Since last MOT+990 miles
PASS
Mileage57,422 miles
Since last MOT+904 miles
PASS
Mileage56,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage55,015 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage52,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
PASS
Mileage49,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage46,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage40,021 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage32,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage27,711 miles
PASS
Mileage222,592 miles
Since last MOT+204,631 miles
PASS
Mileage17,961 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 LZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MJ03 LZS

What car is MJ03 LZS?

MJ03 LZS is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ03 LZS?

The last recorded mileage for MJ03 LZS was 64,898 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ03 LZS passed its MOT?

MJ03 LZS has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2026.

Is MJ03 LZS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ03 LZS 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 MJ03 LZS?

MJ03 LZS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.