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PE53 CFX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 204,017 miles on the clock, averaging 8,649 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 CFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
204,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,649

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading204,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,496
Average per year8,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 CFX 40k81k122k163k204k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage204,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage199,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage193,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,553 miles
PASS
Mileage186,098 miles
Since last MOT+10,761 miles
PASS
Mileage175,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage166,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,082 miles
Since last MOT+12,174 miles
PASS
Mileage153,908 miles
Since last MOT+15,045 miles
PASS
Mileage138,863 miles
Since last MOT+12,211 miles
PASS
Mileage126,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage121,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage114,035 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage105,999 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage99,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,785 miles
Since last MOT+12,023 miles
PASS
Mileage87,762 miles
Since last MOT+11,733 miles
PASS
Mileage76,029 miles
Since last MOT+11,973 miles
PASS
Mileage64,056 miles
Since last MOT+8,698 miles
PASS
Mileage55,358 miles
Since last MOT+11,372 miles
PASS
Mileage43,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage40,088 miles

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

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About PE53 CFX

What car is PE53 CFX?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 CFX?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 CFX was 204,017 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 CFX passed its MOT?

PE53 CFX has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is PE53 CFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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