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PL03 XOV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 99,398 miles on the clock, averaging 4,193 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 XOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,398
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,193

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,398 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,345
Average per year4,193
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 XOV 24k43k62k81k99k '06'24'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,398 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage95,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage90,131 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage87,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage83,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,526 miles
PASS
Mileage79,030 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage75,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,414 miles
PASS
Mileage71,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,179 miles
PASS
Mileage66,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage60,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage56,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage51,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage46,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,892 miles
PASS
Mileage41,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,494 miles
PASS
Mileage35,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage30,861 miles
Since last MOT+3,382 miles
PASS
Mileage27,479 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,477 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage24,020 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,018 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL03 XOV

What car is PL03 XOV?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 XOV?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 XOV was 99,398 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 XOV passed its MOT?

PL03 XOV has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2024.

Is PL03 XOV ULEZ compliant?

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

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