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PE53 AOR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 138,351 miles on the clock, averaging 11,321 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 AOR

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,321

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 reading138,351 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 AOR 22k51k80k109k138k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,351 miles
Since last MOT+14,114 miles
PASS
Mileage124,237 miles
Since last MOT+16,312 miles
PASS
Mileage107,925 miles
Since last MOT+15,326 miles
PASS
Mileage92,599 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage83,589 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,585 miles
Since last MOT+68,857 miles
PASS
Mileage14,728 miles
PASS
Mileage65,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,374 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,658 miles
Since last MOT+10,693 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,965 miles
Since last MOT+14,953 miles
PASS
Mileage30,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage21,939 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 AOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 AOR

What car is PE53 AOR?

PE53 AOR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 AOR?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 AOR was 138,351 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 AOR passed its MOT?

PE53 AOR has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2016.

Is PE53 AOR ULEZ compliant?

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

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