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PK03 AYE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 121,244 miles on the clock, averaging 13,134 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 PK03 AYE

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
13,134

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,575
Average per year13,134
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK03 AYE 28k51k75k98k121k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,244 miles
Since last MOT+13,575 miles
PASS
Mileage107,669 miles
Since last MOT+13,935 miles
PASS
Mileage93,734 miles
Since last MOT+13,872 miles
PASS
Mileage79,862 miles
Since last MOT+12,672 miles
PASS
Mileage67,190 miles
Since last MOT+15,154 miles
PASS
Mileage52,036 miles
Since last MOT+15,636 miles
PASS
Mileage36,400 miles
Since last MOT+8,362 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,038 miles

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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

RegistrationPK03 AYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PK03 AYE

What car is PK03 AYE?

PK03 AYE is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK03 AYE?

The last recorded mileage for PK03 AYE was 121,244 miles, recorded on 8 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK03 AYE passed its MOT?

PK03 AYE has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 8 May 2013.

Is PK03 AYE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK03 AYE 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 PK03 AYE?

PK03 AYE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.