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PL03 LZT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 141,525 miles on the clock, averaging 7,961 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 LZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,525
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,961

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,525 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year7,961
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 LZT 57k78k99k120k142k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,525 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage138,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage131,017 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage120,492 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage111,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,972 miles
PASS
Mileage103,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage95,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage84,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,295 miles
PASS
Mileage76,485 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage66,935 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage58,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,275 miles
Since last MOT+924 miles
PASS
Mileage57,351 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 LZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 LZT

What car is PL03 LZT?

PL03 LZT is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 LZT?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 LZT was 141,525 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 LZT passed its MOT?

PL03 LZT has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2017.

Is PL03 LZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 LZT 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 LZT?

PL03 LZT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.