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PF03 WLP

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 190,956 miles on the clock, averaging 12,683 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 PF03 WLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,683

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 reading190,956 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year12,683
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF03 WLP 53k87k122k156k191k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,956 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,954 miles
Since last MOT+14,760 miles
PASS
Mileage176,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,194 miles
Since last MOT+13,793 miles
PASS
Mileage162,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,401 miles
Since last MOT+12,291 miles
PASS
Mileage150,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,110 miles
Since last MOT+16,364 miles
PASS
Mileage133,746 miles
Since last MOT+16,207 miles
PASS
Mileage117,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,539 miles
Since last MOT+9,619 miles
PASS
Mileage107,920 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage97,812 miles
Since last MOT+12,449 miles
PASS
Mileage85,363 miles
Since last MOT+14,301 miles
PASS
Mileage71,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage62,245 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage52,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,858 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 WLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PF03 WLP

What car is PF03 WLP?

PF03 WLP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF03 WLP?

The last recorded mileage for PF03 WLP was 190,956 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF03 WLP passed its MOT?

PF03 WLP has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2017.

Is PF03 WLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF03 WLP 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 PF03 WLP?

PF03 WLP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.