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 Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 153,986 miles on the clock, averaging 7,804 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for PK03 DSE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 153,986 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,804 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PK03 DSE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PK — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About PK03 DSE
What car is PK03 DSE?
PK03 DSE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PK03 DSE?
The last recorded mileage for PK03 DSE was 153,986 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PK03 DSE passed its MOT?
PK03 DSE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2022.
Is PK03 DSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK03 DSE 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 PK03 DSE?
PK03 DSE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.