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PL03 XOK

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 198,195 miles on the clock, averaging 8,242 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 XOK

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,195
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,242

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading198,195 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,242
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL03 XOK 58k93k128k163k198k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage192,117 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage185,625 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage179,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage172,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage165,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,984 miles
PASS
Mileage159,503 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,501 miles
Since last MOT+6,366 miles
PASS
Mileage153,135 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage146,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage139,728 miles
Since last MOT+10,930 miles
PASS
Mileage128,798 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage120,202 miles
Since last MOT+10,244 miles
PASS
Mileage109,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,205 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,753 miles
Since last MOT+10,805 miles
PASS
Mileage88,948 miles
Since last MOT+11,218 miles
PASS
Mileage77,730 miles
Since last MOT+13,035 miles
PASS
Mileage64,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage57,781 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 XOK
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 XOK

What car is PL03 XOK?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 XOK?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 XOK was 198,195 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 XOK passed its MOT?

PL03 XOK has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2023.

Is PL03 XOK ULEZ compliant?

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

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