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PX03 UTP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 228,207 miles on the clock, averaging 9,561 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PX03 UTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,207
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,561

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading228,207 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,591
Average per year9,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX03 UTP 37k85k133k180k228k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage228,207 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage225,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage221,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage218,945 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage215,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage210,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage206,585 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,575 miles
Since last MOT+14,642 miles
PASS
Mileage191,933 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage180,195 miles
Since last MOT+10,966 miles
PASS
Mileage169,229 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage159,745 miles
Since last MOT+13,536 miles
PASS
Mileage146,209 miles
Since last MOT+11,862 miles
PASS
Mileage134,347 miles
Since last MOT+16,544 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,803 miles
Since last MOT+17,652 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,151 miles
Since last MOT+10,858 miles
PASS
Mileage89,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,956 miles
PASS
Mileage82,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage73,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,069 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage63,005 miles
Since last MOT+13,807 miles
PASS
Mileage49,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,198 miles
Since last MOT+12,141 miles
PASS
Mileage37,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,057 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PX03 UTP

What car is PX03 UTP?

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

What is the mileage of PX03 UTP?

The last recorded mileage for PX03 UTP was 228,207 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX03 UTP passed its MOT?

PX03 UTP has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 6 Mar 2026.

Is PX03 UTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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