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PJ03 HHC

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 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 201,269 miles on the clock, averaging 11,678 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 PJ03 HHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,678

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,269 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,678
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ03 HHC 56k92k129k165k201k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage197,499 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,980 miles
PASS
Mileage188,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,611 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,904 miles
Since last MOT+12,884 miles
PASS
Mileage166,020 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,010 miles
Since last MOT+13,965 miles
PASS
Mileage152,045 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,044 miles
Since last MOT+16,516 miles
PASS
Mileage135,528 miles
Since last MOT+321 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,207 miles
Since last MOT+13,879 miles
PASS
Mileage121,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,328 miles
Since last MOT+14,478 miles
PASS
Mileage106,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,850 miles
Since last MOT+15,546 miles
PASS
Mileage91,304 miles
Since last MOT+11,905 miles
PASS
Mileage79,399 miles
Since last MOT+23,418 miles
PASS
Mileage55,981 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 HHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PJ03 HHC

What car is PJ03 HHC?

PJ03 HHC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ03 HHC?

The last recorded mileage for PJ03 HHC was 201,269 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ03 HHC passed its MOT?

PJ03 HHC has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2018.

Is PJ03 HHC ULEZ compliant?

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

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