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PE03 FMJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 131,686 miles on the clock, averaging 4,241 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE03 FMJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,241

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading131,686 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,213
Average per year4,241
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 FMJ 48k69k90k111k132k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage129,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,473 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage126,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage121,779 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage119,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,254 miles
PASS
Mileage117,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,776 miles
PASS
Mileage115,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage112,625 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage110,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,210 miles
PASS
Mileage106,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage102,257 miles
Since last MOT+1,218 miles
PASS
Mileage101,039 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage99,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage96,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,706 miles
PASS
Mileage87,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage80,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
PASS
Mileage73,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage66,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage61,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage54,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage48,343 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

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

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About PE03 FMJ

What car is PE03 FMJ?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 FMJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 FMJ was 131,686 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 FMJ passed its MOT?

PE03 FMJ has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is PE03 FMJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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