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PL03 NMF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 93,615 miles on the clock, averaging 7,905 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 NMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,615
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,905

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading93,615 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,905
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL03 NMF 19k38k56k75k94k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,615 miles
Since last MOT+14,489 miles
PASS
Mileage79,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,126 miles
Since last MOT+10,005 miles
PASS
Mileage69,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,991 miles
PASS
Mileage61,130 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,460 miles
PASS
Mileage51,664 miles
Since last MOT+8,577 miles
PASS
Mileage43,087 miles
Since last MOT+9,821 miles
PASS
Mileage33,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage28,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,571 miles
PASS
Mileage19,077 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

RegistrationPL03 NMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 NMF

What car is PL03 NMF?

PL03 NMF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 NMF?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 NMF was 93,615 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 NMF passed its MOT?

PL03 NMF has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2016.

Is PL03 NMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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