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PE53 FHJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 105,527 miles on the clock, averaging 5,169 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 FHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,527
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,169

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,527 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 FHJ 15k37k60k83k106k '06'24'16

Check PE53 FHJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage98,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage92,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,980 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage84,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage78,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,344 miles
PASS
Mileage72,731 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage71,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,518 miles
PASS
Mileage66,523 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage59,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage53,325 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage46,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage41,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage37,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage33,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage28,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage25,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage20,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage14,567 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 FHJ

What car is PE53 FHJ?

PE53 FHJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 FHJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 FHJ was 105,527 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 FHJ passed its MOT?

PE53 FHJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2024.

Is PE53 FHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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