Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 140,191 miles on the clock, averaging 5,674 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 JPV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,191 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,674 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PJ03 JPV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PJ — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About PJ03 JPV
What car is PJ03 JPV?
PJ03 JPV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PJ03 JPV?
The last recorded mileage for PJ03 JPV was 140,191 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PJ03 JPV passed its MOT?
PJ03 JPV has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2022.
Is PJ03 JPV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ03 JPV 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 JPV?
PJ03 JPV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.