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PE03 LKN

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 126,386 miles on the clock, averaging 5,595 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 LKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,595

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,373
Average per year5,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 LKN 17k44k72k99k126k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,386 miles
Since last MOT+19,373 miles
PASS
Mileage107,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,013 miles
Since last MOT+19,784 miles
PASS
Mileage87,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
PASS
Mileage80,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
PASS
Mileage73,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage67,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage62,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage60,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage58,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,643 miles
PASS
Mileage55,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage53,297 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage51,309 miles
Since last MOT+1,597 miles
PASS
Mileage49,712 miles
Since last MOT+549 miles
PASS
Mileage49,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage46,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage40,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage36,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage30,525 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage28,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,644 miles
PASS
Mileage22,704 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
PASS
Mileage16,632 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,626 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 LKN
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 LKN

What car is PE03 LKN?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 LKN?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 LKN was 126,386 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 LKN passed its MOT?

PE03 LKN has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2025.

Is PE03 LKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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