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PY03 LKL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 187,533 miles on the clock, averaging 10,798 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 LKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,798

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year10,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 LKL 30k70k109k148k188k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,533 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,528 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage178,512 miles
Since last MOT+17,504 miles
PASS
Mileage161,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,008 miles
Since last MOT+14,113 miles
PASS
Mileage146,895 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,885 miles
Since last MOT+27,394 miles
PASS
Mileage119,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,491 miles
Since last MOT+15,663 miles
PASS
Mileage103,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage101,462 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage98,855 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,851 miles
Since last MOT+13,470 miles
PASS
Mileage85,381 miles
Since last MOT+22,093 miles
PASS
Mileage63,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,852 miles
PASS
Mileage53,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,238 miles
PASS
Mileage45,198 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage41,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage37,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage30,266 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PY03 LKL

What car is PY03 LKL?

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

What is the mileage of PY03 LKL?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 LKL was 187,533 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 LKL passed its MOT?

PY03 LKL has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.

Is PY03 LKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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