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PJ03 BZP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 86,218 miles on the clock, averaging 4,615 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ03 BZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,218
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,615

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,218 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,386
Average per year4,615
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ03 BZP 16k33k51k69k86k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage86,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage80,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,032 miles
PASS
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage71,632 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage65,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,831 miles
PASS
Mileage61,022 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,021 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage56,307 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,887 miles
PASS
Mileage51,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage47,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage41,613 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage36,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage31,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage26,099 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage20,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage15,836 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 BZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PJ03 BZP

What car is PJ03 BZP?

PJ03 BZP is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ03 BZP?

The last recorded mileage for PJ03 BZP was 86,218 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ03 BZP passed its MOT?

PJ03 BZP has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jun 2021.

Is PJ03 BZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ03 BZP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PJ03 BZP?

PJ03 BZP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.