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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 169,799 miles on the clock, averaging 10,233 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 SO03 LMU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,799 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 10,233 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SO03 LMU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SO03 LMU
What car is SO03 LMU?
SO03 LMU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 LMU?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 LMU was 169,799 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 LMU passed its MOT?
SO03 LMU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2019.
Is SO03 LMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 LMU 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 SO03 LMU?
SO03 LMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.