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PE03 WLD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 185,672 miles on the clock, averaging 10,320 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 WLD

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,320

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,668
Average per year10,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 WLD 48k83k117k151k186k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage178,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,819 miles
PASS
Mileage168,185 miles
Since last MOT+11,236 miles
PASS
Mileage156,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage146,045 miles
Since last MOT+11,082 miles
PASS
Mileage134,963 miles
Since last MOT+17,991 miles
PASS
Mileage116,972 miles
Since last MOT+18,462 miles
PASS
Mileage98,510 miles
Since last MOT+10,516 miles
PASS
Mileage87,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,994 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
PASS
Mileage79,485 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage74,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage67,475 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
PASS
Mileage58,408 miles
Since last MOT+9,911 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,497 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 WLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PE03 WLD

What car is PE03 WLD?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 WLD?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 WLD was 185,672 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 WLD passed its MOT?

PE03 WLD has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2019.

Is PE03 WLD ULEZ compliant?

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

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