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PE53 HLX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 127,536 miles on the clock, averaging 9,606 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 HLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,606

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year9,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 HLX 35k58k81k104k128k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,536 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,268 miles
PASS
Mileage115,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage108,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,207 miles
PASS
Mileage100,739 miles
Since last MOT+9,297 miles
PASS
Mileage91,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage86,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,690 miles
PASS
Mileage77,051 miles
Since last MOT+12,376 miles
PASS
Mileage64,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,123 miles
PASS
Mileage54,552 miles
Since last MOT+19,988 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,564 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 HLX

What car is PE53 HLX?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 HLX?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 HLX was 127,536 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 HLX passed its MOT?

PE53 HLX has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2016.

Is PE53 HLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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