Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 160,530 miles on the clock, averaging 7,823 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for PL03 XZD
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 160,530 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 192 |
| Average per year | 7,823 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL03 XZD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About PL03 XZD
What car is PL03 XZD?
PL03 XZD is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PL03 XZD?
The last recorded mileage for PL03 XZD was 160,530 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL03 XZD passed its MOT?
PL03 XZD has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2022.
Is PL03 XZD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 XZD 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 XZD?
PL03 XZD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.