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PE53 AKP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 98,804 miles on the clock, averaging 9,040 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 AKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,040

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading98,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,289
Average per year9,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 AKP 19k39k59k79k99k '06'15'10

Check PE53 AKP

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,804 miles
Since last MOT+11,289 miles
PASS
Mileage87,515 miles
Since last MOT+8,479 miles
PASS
Mileage79,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,036 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage69,752 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage61,382 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,981 miles
Since last MOT+19,514 miles
PASS
Mileage41,467 miles
Since last MOT+13,060 miles
PASS
Mileage28,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage24,651 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage19,107 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 AKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 AKP

What car is PE53 AKP?

PE53 AKP is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 AKP?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 AKP was 98,804 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 AKP passed its MOT?

PE53 AKP has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2015.

Is PE53 AKP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 AKP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PE53 AKP?

PE53 AKP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.