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PK03 PVP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 158,598 miles on the clock, averaging 5,028 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PK03 PVP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
158,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,028

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year521
Average per year5,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK03 PVP 60k85k109k134k159k '06'26'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,598 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage158,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage151,674 miles
Since last MOT+13,158 miles
PASS
Mileage138,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
Mileage132,092 miles
Since last MOT+9,386 miles
PASS
Mileage122,706 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage117,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage113,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage106,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage101,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,858 miles
PASS
Mileage96,731 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,296 miles
PASS
Mileage88,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage80,684 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage73,739 miles
Since last MOT+13,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,182 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 PVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PK03 PVP

What car is PK03 PVP?

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

What is the mileage of PK03 PVP?

The last recorded mileage for PK03 PVP was 158,598 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK03 PVP passed its MOT?

PK03 PVP has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is PK03 PVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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