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PE03 FRX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 159,046 miles on the clock, averaging 6,657 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 PE03 FRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,657

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading159,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,603
Average per year6,657
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE03 FRX 67k90k113k136k159k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,046 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage154,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage148,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage143,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage137,002 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage127,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage120,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,120 miles
PASS
Mileage110,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage105,043 miles
Since last MOT+10,338 miles
PASS
Mileage94,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,705 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage78,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage74,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage66,984 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

RegistrationPE03 FRX
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 FRX

What car is PE03 FRX?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 FRX?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 FRX was 159,046 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 FRX passed its MOT?

PE03 FRX has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2020.

Is PE03 FRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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