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PX03 PVE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 171,017 miles on the clock, averaging 5,854 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PX03 PVE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,854

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading171,017 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX03 PVE 54k83k112k142k171k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage169,462 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage166,756 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,820 miles
PASS
Mileage164,912 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage162,975 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage161,056 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,365 miles
PASS
Mileage158,688 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,690 miles
PASS
Mileage152,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage147,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage144,529 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage138,425 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,759 miles
PASS
Mileage129,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage122,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,168 miles
Since last MOT+9,493 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,675 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage104,018 miles
Since last MOT+11,957 miles
PASS
Mileage92,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage84,260 miles
Since last MOT+9,213 miles
PASS
Mileage75,047 miles
Since last MOT+10,144 miles
PASS
Mileage64,903 miles
Since last MOT+10,970 miles
PASS
Mileage53,933 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 PVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PX03 PVE

What car is PX03 PVE?

PX03 PVE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX03 PVE?

The last recorded mileage for PX03 PVE was 171,017 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX03 PVE passed its MOT?

PX03 PVE has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is PX03 PVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX03 PVE 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 PX03 PVE?

PX03 PVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.