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PL03 XHP

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 117,379 miles on the clock, averaging 10,993 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 XHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
10,993

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 reading117,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,757
Average per year10,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 XHP 60k74k89k103k117k '06'11'09

Check PL03 XHP

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage112,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
PASS
Mileage106,802 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage99,543 miles
Since last MOT+15,158 miles
PASS
Mileage84,385 miles
Since last MOT+24,183 miles
PASS
Mileage60,202 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XHP
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 XHP

What car is PL03 XHP?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 XHP?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 XHP was 117,379 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 XHP passed its MOT?

PL03 XHP has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2011.

Is PL03 XHP ULEZ compliant?

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

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