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PY03 ECT

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 2 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 62,119 miles on the clock, averaging 19,836 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 ECT

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
19,836

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading62,119 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,165
Average per year19,836
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PY03 ECT 45k49k54k58k62k '06'07

Check PY03 ECT

Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,119 miles
Since last MOT+17,165 miles
PASS
Mileage44,954 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

RegistrationPY03 ECT
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 ECT

What car is PY03 ECT?

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

What is the mileage of PY03 ECT?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 ECT was 62,119 miles, recorded on 9 May 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 ECT passed its MOT?

PY03 ECT has had 2 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (2 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2007.

Is PY03 ECT ULEZ compliant?

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

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