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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 150,264 miles on the clock, averaging 4,817 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SW03 LMX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 150,264 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,137 |
| Average per year | 4,817 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 | SW03 LMX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SW03 LMX
What car is SW03 LMX?
SW03 LMX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW03 LMX?
The last recorded mileage for SW03 LMX was 150,264 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW03 LMX passed its MOT?
SW03 LMX has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.
Is SW03 LMX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW03 LMX 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 SW03 LMX?
SW03 LMX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.