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PF03 WLU

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 186,352 miles on the clock, averaging 8,740 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 PF03 WLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,740

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,352 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,740
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF03 WLU 48k83k117k152k186k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage184,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,847 miles
PASS
Mileage178,309 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,630 miles
PASS
Mileage170,674 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,623 miles
Since last MOT+8,880 miles
PASS
Mileage161,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage153,867 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,785 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage144,619 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,612 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
PASS
Mileage133,889 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,670 miles
PASS
Mileage122,206 miles
Since last MOT+11,110 miles
PASS
Mileage111,096 miles
Since last MOT+11,022 miles
PASS
Mileage100,074 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage90,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,520 miles
Since last MOT+12,514 miles
PASS
Mileage78,006 miles
Since last MOT+16,473 miles
PASS
Mileage61,533 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage54,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage48,238 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

RegistrationPF03 WLU
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 WLU

What car is PF03 WLU?

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

What is the mileage of PF03 WLU?

The last recorded mileage for PF03 WLU was 186,352 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF03 WLU passed its MOT?

PF03 WLU has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2022.

Is PF03 WLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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