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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 140,391 miles on the clock, averaging 7,252 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for PL03 LYY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,391 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,633 |
| Average per year | 7,252 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL03 LYY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About PL03 LYY
What car is PL03 LYY?
PL03 LYY is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PL03 LYY?
The last recorded mileage for PL03 LYY was 140,391 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL03 LYY passed its MOT?
PL03 LYY has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2022.
Is PL03 LYY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 LYY 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 PL03 LYY?
PL03 LYY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.