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PM03 CFF

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 185,254 miles on the clock, averaging 8,180 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 PM03 CFF

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,180

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,051
Average per year8,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PM03 CFF 44k80k115k150k185k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage181,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage175,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage167,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage163,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage155,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,606 miles
PASS
Mileage145,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage141,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,219 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage135,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,803 miles
PASS
Mileage125,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,734 miles
Since last MOT+12,560 miles
PASS
Mileage113,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,768 miles
PASS
Mileage104,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage89,872 miles
Since last MOT+10,390 miles
PASS
Mileage79,482 miles
Since last MOT+15,892 miles
PASS
Mileage63,590 miles
Since last MOT+19,244 miles
PASS
Mileage44,346 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,354 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

RegistrationPM03 CFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePM — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PM03 CFF

What car is PM03 CFF?

PM03 CFF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PM03 CFF?

The last recorded mileage for PM03 CFF was 185,254 miles, recorded on 20 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PM03 CFF passed its MOT?

PM03 CFF has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2023.

Is PM03 CFF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PM03 CFF 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 PM03 CFF?

PM03 CFF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.