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PX03 YAV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 149,618 miles on the clock, averaging 9,138 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 YAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,138

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 reading149,618 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX03 YAV 40k67k95k122k150k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,618 miles
Since last MOT+21,398 miles
PASS
Mileage128,220 miles
Since last MOT+22,964 miles
PASS
Mileage105,256 miles
Since last MOT+19,627 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage80,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage73,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage66,513 miles
Since last MOT+2,830 miles
PASS
Mileage63,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,057 miles
PASS
Mileage60,626 miles
Since last MOT+4,869 miles
PASS
Mileage55,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage51,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage46,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage39,958 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

RegistrationPX03 YAV
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 YAV

What car is PX03 YAV?

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

What is the mileage of PX03 YAV?

The last recorded mileage for PX03 YAV was 149,618 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX03 YAV passed its MOT?

PX03 YAV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2018.

Is PX03 YAV ULEZ compliant?

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

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