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PL03 RSX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 85,084 miles on the clock, averaging 3,760 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 RSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,760

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,109
Average per year3,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 RSX 23k38k54k69k85k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,084 miles
Since last MOT+20,109 miles
PASS
Mileage64,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,975 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
PASS
Mileage64,844 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
PASS
Mileage64,744 miles
Since last MOT+504 miles
PASS
Mileage64,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,240 miles
Since last MOT+842 miles
PASS
Mileage63,398 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,329 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage62,858 miles
Since last MOT+586 miles
PASS
Mileage62,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage60,259 miles
Since last MOT+849 miles
PASS
Mileage59,410 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage57,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage55,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage51,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,553 miles
PASS
Mileage43,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage36,962 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage30,791 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage22,575 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 RSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 RSX

What car is PL03 RSX?

PL03 RSX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 RSX?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 RSX was 85,084 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 RSX passed its MOT?

PL03 RSX has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2023.

Is PL03 RSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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