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PL03 RDY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 166,638 miles on the clock, averaging 10,559 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 RDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,638
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,559

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,638 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,317
Average per year10,559
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL03 RDY 30k64k98k133k167k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,638 miles
Since last MOT+6,317 miles
PASS
Mileage160,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage151,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,380 miles
Since last MOT+13,055 miles
PASS
Mileage138,325 miles
Since last MOT+10,405 miles
PASS
Mileage127,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,920 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,914 miles
Since last MOT+29,767 miles
PASS
Mileage98,147 miles
Since last MOT+13,354 miles
PASS
Mileage84,793 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,790 miles
Since last MOT+13,486 miles
PASS
Mileage71,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,304 miles
Since last MOT+14,520 miles
PASS
Mileage56,784 miles
Since last MOT+10,934 miles
PASS
Mileage45,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,188 miles
PASS
Mileage35,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,479 miles
PASS
Mileage30,183 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL03 RDY

What car is PL03 RDY?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 RDY?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 RDY was 166,638 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 RDY passed its MOT?

PL03 RDY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.

Is PL03 RDY ULEZ compliant?

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

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