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PE03 UAN

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 143,949 miles on the clock, averaging 6,598 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 UAN

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,598

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 reading143,949 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,598
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 UAN 51k74k98k121k144k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage139,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage133,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage128,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage120,504 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,398 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage109,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,605 miles
PASS
Mileage107,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage100,570 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,570 miles
PASS
Mileage92,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,712 miles
PASS
Mileage87,284 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage80,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage73,914 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,223 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage51,293 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 UAN
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 UAN

What car is PE03 UAN?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 UAN?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 UAN was 143,949 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 UAN passed its MOT?

PE03 UAN has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2020.

Is PE03 UAN ULEZ compliant?

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

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