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PL03 XGK

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 285,953 miles on the clock, averaging 16,608 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 XGK

MOT Status
Due date passed
285,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
16,608

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading285,953 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,452
Average per year16,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 XGK 28k93k157k222k286k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage285,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage279,501 miles
Since last MOT+13,588 miles
PASS
Mileage265,913 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage265,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage258,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage258,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage254,299 miles
Since last MOT+10,570 miles
PASS
Mileage243,729 miles
Since last MOT+14,746 miles
PASS
Mileage228,983 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage228,903 miles
Since last MOT+13,816 miles
PASS
Mileage215,087 miles
Since last MOT+19,568 miles
PASS
Mileage195,519 miles
Since last MOT+24,288 miles
PASS
Mileage171,231 miles
Since last MOT+28,265 miles
PASS
Mileage142,966 miles
Since last MOT+32,698 miles
PASS
Mileage110,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,268 miles
Since last MOT+24,154 miles
PASS
Mileage86,114 miles
Since last MOT+18,730 miles
PASS
Mileage67,384 miles
Since last MOT+22,990 miles
PASS
Mileage44,394 miles
Since last MOT+16,219 miles
PASS
Mileage28,175 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XGK
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 XGK

What car is PL03 XGK?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 XGK?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 XGK was 285,953 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 XGK passed its MOT?

PL03 XGK has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2022.

Is PL03 XGK ULEZ compliant?

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

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