Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 97,114 miles on the clock, averaging 5,538 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 HLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,114 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,538 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PE53 HLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PE — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PE53 HLU
What car is PE53 HLU?
PE53 HLU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PE53 HLU?
The last recorded mileage for PE53 HLU was 97,114 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PE53 HLU passed its MOT?
PE53 HLU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2016.
Is PE53 HLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 HLU 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 HLU?
PE53 HLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.