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PE03 KZL

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 175,821 miles on the clock, averaging 7,927 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 KZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,821
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,927

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,821 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,906
Average per year7,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 KZL 26k64k101k138k176k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,821 miles
Since last MOT+15,906 miles
PASS
Mileage159,915 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,914 miles
Since last MOT+11,554 miles
PASS
Mileage148,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,414 miles
PASS
Mileage143,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,702 miles
PASS
Mileage141,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage139,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage136,709 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage132,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage126,284 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage121,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
PASS
Mileage116,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage111,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage105,283 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage95,232 miles
Since last MOT+11,012 miles
PASS
Mileage84,220 miles
Since last MOT+16,719 miles
PASS
Mileage67,501 miles
Since last MOT+16,817 miles
PASS
Mileage50,684 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,251 miles
Since last MOT+51,160 miles
PASS
Mileage35,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,024 miles
PASS
Mileage26,067 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 KZL
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 KZL

What car is PE03 KZL?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 KZL?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 KZL was 175,821 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 KZL passed its MOT?

PE03 KZL has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2025.

Is PE03 KZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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