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PJ03 WLD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 266,813 miles on the clock, averaging 15,349 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 WLD

MOT Status
Due date passed
266,813
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
15,349

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading266,813 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,349
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ03 WLD 82k128k174k221k267k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage266,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage266,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,894 miles
PASS
Mileage258,919 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage251,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage243,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage243,661 miles
Since last MOT+15,490 miles
PASS
Mileage228,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage228,171 miles
Since last MOT+21,589 miles
PASS
Mileage206,582 miles
Since last MOT+21,818 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,764 miles
Since last MOT+23,782 miles
PASS
Mileage160,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,982 miles
Since last MOT+20,205 miles
PASS
Mileage140,777 miles
Since last MOT+17,825 miles
PASS
Mileage122,952 miles
Since last MOT+17,790 miles
PASS
Mileage105,162 miles
Since last MOT+23,218 miles
PASS
Mileage81,944 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PJ03 WLD

What car is PJ03 WLD?

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

What is the mileage of PJ03 WLD?

The last recorded mileage for PJ03 WLD was 266,813 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ03 WLD passed its MOT?

PJ03 WLD has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2018.

Is PJ03 WLD ULEZ compliant?

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

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