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PE03 BZD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 157,252 miles on the clock, averaging 7,900 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE03 BZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,252
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,900

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,252 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,477
Average per year7,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 BZD 39k68k98k128k157k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,252 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,692 miles
PASS
Mileage150,083 miles
Since last MOT+18,552 miles
PASS
Mileage131,531 miles
Since last MOT+15,682 miles
PASS
Mileage115,849 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage110,196 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,092 miles
Since last MOT+8,180 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,912 miles
Since last MOT+1,375 miles
PASS
Mileage100,537 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,829 miles
PASS
Mileage98,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage91,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,823 miles
PASS
Mileage83,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,746 miles
Since last MOT+10,607 miles
PASS
Mileage73,139 miles
Since last MOT+13,629 miles
PASS
Mileage59,510 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage51,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage44,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage38,860 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 BZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PE03 BZD

What car is PE03 BZD?

PE03 BZD is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE03 BZD?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 BZD was 157,252 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 BZD passed its MOT?

PE03 BZD has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2021.

Is PE03 BZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE03 BZD 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 PE03 BZD?

PE03 BZD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.