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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 124,955 miles on the clock, averaging 9,990 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 ML03 LYV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 124,955 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,990 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML03 LYV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About ML03 LYV
What car is ML03 LYV?
ML03 LYV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML03 LYV?
The last recorded mileage for ML03 LYV was 124,955 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML03 LYV passed its MOT?
ML03 LYV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2015.
Is ML03 LYV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML03 LYV 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 ML03 LYV?
ML03 LYV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.