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PA03 DWK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 138,921 miles on the clock, averaging 6,324 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 PA03 DWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,324

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,048
Average per year6,324
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA03 DWK 17k47k78k108k139k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage134,873 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,320 miles
PASS
Mileage130,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage126,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage123,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage120,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage116,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage110,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage104,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,789 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage100,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,070 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,763 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage86,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage79,306 miles
Since last MOT+7,106 miles
PASS
Mileage72,200 miles
Since last MOT+8,270 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,930 miles
Since last MOT+10,182 miles
PASS
Mileage53,748 miles
Since last MOT+11,222 miles
PASS
Mileage42,526 miles
Since last MOT+19,300 miles
PASS
Mileage23,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage16,621 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

RegistrationPA03 DWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PA03 DWK

What car is PA03 DWK?

PA03 DWK is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PA03 DWK?

The last recorded mileage for PA03 DWK was 138,921 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PA03 DWK passed its MOT?

PA03 DWK has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2025.

Is PA03 DWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA03 DWK 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 PA03 DWK?

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