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PE53 FBZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 10 (50% pass rate). It has 143,086 miles on the clock, averaging 7,405 miles per year, around 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 FBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,405

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 reading143,086 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 FBZ 27k56k85k114k143k '06'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,086 miles
Since last MOT+491 miles
PASS
Mileage142,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,595 miles
Since last MOT+1,215 miles
PASS
Mileage141,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage136,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage129,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,495 miles
PASS
Mileage121,149 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,455 miles
Since last MOT+13,016 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,439 miles
Since last MOT+13,748 miles
PASS
Mileage85,691 miles
Since last MOT+15,519 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,172 miles
Since last MOT+17,086 miles
PASS
Mileage53,086 miles
Since last MOT+13,418 miles
PASS
Mileage39,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage27,618 miles
Since last MOT+414 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,204 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 FBZ

What car is PE53 FBZ?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 FBZ?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 FBZ was 143,086 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 FBZ passed its MOT?

PE53 FBZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (10 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2022.

Is PE53 FBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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