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PY03 LZM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 126,650 miles on the clock, averaging 5,920 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PY03 LZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,920

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,642
Average per year5,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 LZM 14k42k70k98k127k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage124,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage119,081 miles
Since last MOT+9,824 miles
PASS
Mileage109,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage105,193 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,191 miles
Since last MOT+791 miles
PASS
Mileage104,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,520 miles
PASS
Mileage100,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
PASS
Mileage96,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage92,503 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,973 miles
PASS
Mileage88,522 miles
PASS
Mileage850,075 miles
Since last MOT+770,006 miles
PASS
Mileage80,069 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage75,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage70,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage58,647 miles
Since last MOT+14,055 miles
PASS
Mileage44,592 miles
Since last MOT+11,494 miles
PASS
Mileage33,098 miles
Since last MOT+13,568 miles
PASS
Mileage19,530 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,518 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 LZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 LZM

What car is PY03 LZM?

PY03 LZM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PY03 LZM?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 LZM was 126,650 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 LZM passed its MOT?

PY03 LZM has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is PY03 LZM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY03 LZM 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 PY03 LZM?

PY03 LZM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.