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PJ03 FJU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 111,969 miles on the clock, averaging 7,360 miles per year, 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 FJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,360

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,969 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,360
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ03 FJU 23k45k67k90k112k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,969 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage104,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage97,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage91,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage84,416 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,121 miles
PASS
Mileage76,286 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage69,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage63,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage56,521 miles
Since last MOT+8,066 miles
PASS
Mileage48,455 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage41,065 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage32,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage23,512 miles
Since last MOT+757 miles
PASS
Mileage22,755 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PJ03 FJU

What car is PJ03 FJU?

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

What is the mileage of PJ03 FJU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ03 FJU was 111,969 miles, recorded on 4 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ03 FJU passed its MOT?

PJ03 FJU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2018.

Is PJ03 FJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ03 FJU 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 FJU?

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