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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 198,078 miles on the clock, averaging 8,690 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for PL03 NLY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 198,078 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,371 |
| Average per year | 8,690 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PL03 NLY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About PL03 NLY
What car is PL03 NLY?
PL03 NLY is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PL03 NLY?
The last recorded mileage for PL03 NLY was 198,078 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL03 NLY passed its MOT?
PL03 NLY has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.
Is PL03 NLY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 NLY 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 PL03 NLY?
PL03 NLY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.