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PE03 LKM

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 177,721 miles on the clock, averaging 7,833 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 LKM

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,833

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,721 miles
Reading date
Miles last year59
Average per year7,833
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 LKM 31k68k104k141k178k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,721 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,662 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
PASS
Mileage167,856 miles
Since last MOT+11,115 miles
PASS
Mileage156,741 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,737 miles
Since last MOT+10,604 miles
PASS
Mileage146,133 miles
Since last MOT+11,164 miles
PASS
Mileage134,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage132,245 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,593 miles
PASS
Mileage130,645 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,617 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage129,150 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,529 miles
PASS
Mileage127,559 miles
Since last MOT+1,742 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,817 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage123,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage120,541 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage117,500 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage112,157 miles
Since last MOT+18,260 miles
PASS
Mileage93,897 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,896 miles
Since last MOT+17,948 miles
PASS
Mileage75,948 miles
Since last MOT+13,567 miles
PASS
Mileage62,381 miles
Since last MOT+17,303 miles
PASS
Mileage45,078 miles
Since last MOT+13,915 miles
PASS
Mileage31,163 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 LKM
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 LKM

What car is PE03 LKM?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 LKM?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 LKM was 177,721 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 LKM passed its MOT?

PE03 LKM has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2024.

Is PE03 LKM ULEZ compliant?

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

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