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PE03 WVJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 148,232 miles on the clock, averaging 9,851 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 WVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,851

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year9,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 WVJ 41k68k95k121k148k '06'17'12

Check PE03 WVJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,232 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,210 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage134,090 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage127,207 miles
Since last MOT+116,099 miles
PASS
Mileage11,108 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage101,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage93,849 miles
Since last MOT+851 miles
PASS
Mileage92,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,222 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,776 miles
Since last MOT+15,423 miles
PASS
Mileage68,353 miles
Since last MOT+12,593 miles
PASS
Mileage55,760 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,757 miles
Since last MOT+14,921 miles
PASS
Mileage40,836 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 WVJ
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 WVJ

What car is PE03 WVJ?

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

What is the mileage of PE03 WVJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 WVJ was 148,232 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 WVJ passed its MOT?

PE03 WVJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2017.

Is PE03 WVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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