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PA03 BFN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 3200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 121,395 miles on the clock, averaging 5,898 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for PA03 BFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,898

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,320
Average per year5,898
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA03 BFN 22k47k72k97k121k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,395 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage120,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage118,278 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,277 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage115,510 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,484 miles
Since last MOT+12,275 miles
PASS
Mileage103,209 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,208 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage99,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage97,086 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,085 miles
Since last MOT+17,283 miles
PASS
Mileage79,802 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,255 miles
PASS
Mileage71,546 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage62,310 miles
Since last MOT+15,543 miles
PASS
Mileage46,767 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,766 miles
Since last MOT+13,894 miles
PASS
Mileage32,872 miles
Since last MOT+10,985 miles
PASS
Mileage21,887 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 BFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PA03 BFN

What car is PA03 BFN?

PA03 BFN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PA03 BFN?

The last recorded mileage for PA03 BFN was 121,395 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PA03 BFN passed its MOT?

PA03 BFN has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2023.

Is PA03 BFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA03 BFN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PA03 BFN?

PA03 BFN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.