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PE53 EJN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 140,050 miles on the clock, averaging 7,323 miles per year, 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 EJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,323

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,050 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,323
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 EJN 21k51k81k110k140k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,563 miles
PASS
Mileage138,487 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,478 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage136,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,192 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage134,081 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,855 miles
PASS
Mileage132,224 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage123,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage114,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,717 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage106,372 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage95,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,648 miles
PASS
Mileage84,533 miles
Since last MOT+13,442 miles
PASS
Mileage71,091 miles
Since last MOT+17,522 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,569 miles
Since last MOT+10,705 miles
PASS
Mileage42,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage37,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage28,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage21,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,176 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 EJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 EJN

What car is PE53 EJN?

PE53 EJN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 EJN?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 EJN was 140,050 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 EJN passed its MOT?

PE53 EJN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2022.

Is PE53 EJN ULEZ compliant?

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

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