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PX03 XJF

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 157,997 miles on the clock, averaging 7,173 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 XJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,173

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading157,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,175
Average per year7,173
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX03 XJF 22k56k90k124k158k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage157,997 miles
Since last MOT+8,175 miles
PASS
Mileage149,822 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,075 miles
PASS
Mileage140,544 miles
Since last MOT+205 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,339 miles
Since last MOT+11,423 miles
PASS
Mileage128,916 miles
Since last MOT+464 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,603 miles
PASS
Mileage118,849 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,780 miles
Since last MOT+7,544 miles
PASS
Mileage111,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,236 miles
Since last MOT+13,334 miles
PASS
Mileage97,902 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,577 miles
Since last MOT+13,942 miles
PASS
Mileage83,635 miles
Since last MOT+13,264 miles
PASS
Mileage70,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage67,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,458 miles
PASS
Mileage66,317 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage65,469 miles
Since last MOT+1,325 miles
PASS
Mileage64,144 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage61,284 miles
Since last MOT+8,194 miles
PASS
Mileage53,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage48,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage46,238 miles
Since last MOT+11,865 miles
PASS
Mileage34,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage29,906 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage21,706 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 XJF
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 XJF

What car is PX03 XJF?

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

What is the mileage of PX03 XJF?

The last recorded mileage for PX03 XJF was 157,997 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX03 XJF passed its MOT?

PX03 XJF has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 27 Mar 2025.

Is PX03 XJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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