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PY03 EBX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 178,812 miles on the clock, averaging 7,365 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 PY03 EBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,365

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading178,812 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 EBX 60k90k120k149k179k '06'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,812 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
PASS
Mileage168,811 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,320 miles
PASS
Mileage164,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage157,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage153,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage150,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage143,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,628 miles
Since last MOT+12,087 miles
PASS
Mileage131,541 miles
Since last MOT+12,818 miles
PASS
Mileage118,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,723 miles
Since last MOT+19,984 miles
PASS
Mileage98,739 miles
Since last MOT+23,424 miles
PASS
Mileage75,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage73,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage71,161 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage60,359 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PY03 EBX

What car is PY03 EBX?

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

What is the mileage of PY03 EBX?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 EBX was 178,812 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 EBX passed its MOT?

PY03 EBX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2022.

Is PY03 EBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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