Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 121,086 miles on the clock, averaging 8,551 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 PJ03 GBX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 121,086 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,308 |
| Average per year | 8,551 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PJ03 GBX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PJ — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About PJ03 GBX
What car is PJ03 GBX?
PJ03 GBX is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PJ03 GBX?
The last recorded mileage for PJ03 GBX was 121,086 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PJ03 GBX passed its MOT?
PJ03 GBX has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jan 2019.
Is PJ03 GBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ03 GBX 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 PJ03 GBX?
PJ03 GBX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.