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PL03 XOA

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 161,202 miles on the clock, averaging 8,022 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 XOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,022

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 reading161,202 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 XOA 48k76k104k133k161k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,529 miles
PASS
Mileage154,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage147,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,871 miles
PASS
Mileage139,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,370 miles
Since last MOT+11,209 miles
PASS
Mileage128,161 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage122,286 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
PASS
Mileage110,717 miles
Since last MOT+16,820 miles
PASS
Mileage93,897 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,894 miles
Since last MOT+10,936 miles
PASS
Mileage82,958 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage76,130 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage74,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,941 miles
PASS
Mileage68,004 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,826 miles
PASS
Mileage60,176 miles
Since last MOT+12,647 miles
PASS
Mileage47,529 miles

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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 XOA
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 XOA

What car is PL03 XOA?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 XOA?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 XOA was 161,202 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 XOA passed its MOT?

PL03 XOA has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2020.

Is PL03 XOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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