Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 193,523 miles on the clock, averaging 8,842 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for PY03 ECJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 193,523 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13 |
| Average per year | 8,842 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PY03 ECJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PY — Carlisle, Preston |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About PY03 ECJ
What car is PY03 ECJ?
PY03 ECJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.
What is the mileage of PY03 ECJ?
The last recorded mileage for PY03 ECJ was 193,523 miles, recorded on 10 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PY03 ECJ passed its MOT?
PY03 ECJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2023.
Is PY03 ECJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY03 ECJ 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 ECJ?
PY03 ECJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.