Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 103,550 miles on the clock, averaging 3,987 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for PE53 BHJ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 103,550 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,430 |
| Average per year | 3,987 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PE53 BHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PE — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PE53 BHJ
What car is PE53 BHJ?
PE53 BHJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PE53 BHJ?
The last recorded mileage for PE53 BHJ was 103,550 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PE53 BHJ passed its MOT?
PE53 BHJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2024.
Is PE53 BHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 BHJ 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 BHJ?
PE53 BHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.