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PE53 AOM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 106,177 miles on the clock, averaging 17,431 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 PE53 AOM

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
17,431

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 reading106,177 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year17,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 AOM 36k54k71k89k106k '06'10'09

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,177 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,169 miles
Since last MOT+25,218 miles
PASS
Mileage80,951 miles
Since last MOT+23,458 miles
PASS
Mileage57,493 miles
Since last MOT+13,392 miles
PASS
Mileage44,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,883 miles
PASS
Mileage36,218 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

RegistrationPE53 AOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 AOM

What car is PE53 AOM?

PE53 AOM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 AOM?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 AOM was 106,177 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 AOM passed its MOT?

PE53 AOM has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Sep 2010.

Is PE53 AOM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 AOM 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 PE53 AOM?

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