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PE03 CDF

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 123,956 miles on the clock, averaging 8,950 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 CDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,950

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,956 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,595
Average per year8,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 CDF 55k72k89k107k124k '06'14'11

Check PE03 CDF

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,956 miles
Since last MOT+10,595 miles
PASS
Mileage113,361 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,342 miles
Since last MOT+8,253 miles
PASS
Mileage105,089 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,088 miles
Since last MOT+14,311 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,777 miles
Since last MOT+16,545 miles
PASS
Mileage74,232 miles
Since last MOT+19,456 miles
PASS
Mileage54,776 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE03 CDF

What car is PE03 CDF?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 CDF?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 CDF was 123,956 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 CDF passed its MOT?

PE03 CDF has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2014.

Is PE03 CDF ULEZ compliant?

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

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