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AY03 PXV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 204,819 miles on the clock, averaging 14,878 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 AY03 PXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
204,819
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,878

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading204,819 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,319
Average per year14,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY03 PXV 45k85k125k165k205k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage204,819 miles
Since last MOT+9,319 miles
PASS
Mileage195,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,500 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage191,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage186,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage182,060 miles
Since last MOT+16,404 miles
PASS
Mileage165,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,656 miles
Since last MOT+22,867 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,789 miles
Since last MOT+22,075 miles
PASS
Mileage120,714 miles
Since last MOT+21,644 miles
PASS
Mileage99,070 miles
Since last MOT+22,913 miles
PASS
Mileage76,157 miles
Since last MOT+15,031 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,126 miles
Since last MOT+16,074 miles
PASS
Mileage45,052 miles

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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

RegistrationAY03 PXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AY03 PXV

What car is AY03 PXV?

AY03 PXV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AY03 PXV?

The last recorded mileage for AY03 PXV was 204,819 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY03 PXV passed its MOT?

AY03 PXV has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2017.

Is AY03 PXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY03 PXV 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 AY03 PXV?

AY03 PXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.