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PE03 WKJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 175,664 miles on the clock, averaging 9,595 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE03 WKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,595

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,664 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 WKJ 64k92k120k148k176k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage172,177 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,176 miles
Since last MOT+10,327 miles
PASS
Mileage161,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,849 miles
Since last MOT+14,957 miles
PASS
Mileage146,892 miles
Since last MOT+7,433 miles
PASS
Mileage139,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage132,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
PASS
Mileage124,281 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,241 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage115,712 miles
Since last MOT+10,781 miles
PASS
Mileage104,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,931 miles
Since last MOT+14,016 miles
PASS
Mileage90,915 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,913 miles
Since last MOT+15,210 miles
PASS
Mileage75,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,703 miles
Since last MOT+10,929 miles
PASS
Mileage64,774 miles
Since last MOT+280 miles
PASS
Mileage64,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,494 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 WKJ
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 WKJ

What car is PE03 WKJ?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 WKJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 WKJ was 175,664 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 WKJ passed its MOT?

PE03 WKJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2018.

Is PE03 WKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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