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PE03 UAJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 163,275 miles on the clock, averaging 7,346 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 UAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,275
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,346

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 reading163,275 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year7,346
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 UAJ 90k108k126k145k163k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,275 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,259 miles
Since last MOT+13,279 miles
PASS
Mileage149,980 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage139,670 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage129,201 miles
Since last MOT+10,484 miles
PASS
Mileage118,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage114,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,477 miles
PASS
Mileage104,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage100,847 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,343 miles
PASS
Mileage95,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage89,500 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 UAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PE03 UAJ

What car is PE03 UAJ?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 UAJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 UAJ was 163,275 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 UAJ passed its MOT?

PE03 UAJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2016.

Is PE03 UAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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