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GD03 PFN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 156,233 miles on the clock, averaging 6,376 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 GD03 PFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,376

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,233 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,525
Average per year6,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD03 PFN 37k67k97k126k156k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,233 miles
Since last MOT+8,525 miles
PASS
Mileage147,708 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
PASS
Mileage139,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,453 miles
Since last MOT+11,134 miles
PASS
Mileage128,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,742 miles
PASS
Mileage126,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage124,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage119,897 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage113,071 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
PASS
Mileage108,165 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage104,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage99,113 miles
Since last MOT+13,445 miles
PASS
Mileage85,668 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,664 miles
Since last MOT+14,232 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,432 miles
Since last MOT+10,837 miles
PASS
Mileage60,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage53,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,690 miles
PASS
Mileage49,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage45,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage41,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage36,774 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

RegistrationGD03 PFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GD03 PFN

What car is GD03 PFN?

GD03 PFN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GD03 PFN?

The last recorded mileage for GD03 PFN was 156,233 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD03 PFN passed its MOT?

GD03 PFN has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2025.

Is GD03 PFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD03 PFN 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 GD03 PFN?

GD03 PFN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.