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PY03 EBU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 251,030 miles on the clock, averaging 11,244 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 PY03 EBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
251,030
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,244

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading251,030 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,244
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PY03 EBU 111k146k181k216k251k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage251,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage251,030 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
PASS
Mileage241,029 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage241,026 miles
Since last MOT+10,112 miles
PASS
Mileage230,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage230,914 miles
Since last MOT+9,044 miles
PASS
Mileage221,870 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage215,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage215,304 miles
Since last MOT+11,611 miles
PASS
Mileage203,693 miles
Since last MOT+13,653 miles
PASS
Mileage190,040 miles
Since last MOT+9,668 miles
PASS
Mileage180,372 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage170,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,033 miles
PASS
Mileage161,689 miles
Since last MOT+13,839 miles
PASS
Mileage147,850 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage138,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,794 miles
Since last MOT+27,373 miles
PASS
Mileage111,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,421 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 EBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 EBU

What car is PY03 EBU?

PY03 EBU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PY03 EBU?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 EBU was 251,030 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 EBU passed its MOT?

PY03 EBU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2018.

Is PY03 EBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY03 EBU 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 PY03 EBU?

PY03 EBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.