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PE03 WLG

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 136,348 miles on the clock, averaging 7,565 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE03 WLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,348
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
7,565

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,348 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 WLG 31k57k83k110k136k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage132,053 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage121,723 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage115,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage110,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage103,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
PASS
Mileage99,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,869 miles
PASS
Mileage94,709 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage89,292 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,651 miles
PASS
Mileage81,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage73,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,857 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage54,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,254 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,552 miles
Since last MOT+16,975 miles
PASS
Mileage30,577 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 WLG
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 WLG

What car is PE03 WLG?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 WLG?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 WLG was 136,348 miles, recorded on 26 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 WLG passed its MOT?

PE03 WLG has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2020.

Is PE03 WLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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