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PE53 FSG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 161,827 miles on the clock, averaging 7,962 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 FSG

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,962

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,827 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 FSG 23k58k93k127k162k '06'24'14

Check PE53 FSG

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,648 miles
PASS
Mileage153,179 miles
Since last MOT+19,044 miles
PASS
Mileage134,135 miles
Since last MOT+679 miles
PASS
Mileage133,456 miles
Since last MOT+11,165 miles
PASS
Mileage122,291 miles
Since last MOT+11,433 miles
PASS
Mileage110,858 miles
Since last MOT+6,646 miles
PASS
Mileage104,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,212 miles
Since last MOT+11,132 miles
PASS
Mileage93,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,714 miles
PASS
Mileage86,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage83,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,787 miles
PASS
Mileage74,709 miles
Since last MOT+9,668 miles
PASS
Mileage65,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage56,981 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage48,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,588 miles
PASS
Mileage38,568 miles
Since last MOT+424 miles
PASS
Mileage38,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage32,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,011 miles
PASS
Mileage23,403 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 FSG

What car is PE53 FSG?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 FSG?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 FSG was 161,827 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 FSG passed its MOT?

PE53 FSG has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2024.

Is PE53 FSG ULEZ compliant?

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

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