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PE53 HSC

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 126,047 miles on the clock, averaging 6,318 miles per year, below 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 HSC

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,318

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year6,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 HSC 13k41k69k98k126k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,047 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
PASS
Mileage124,489 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage123,346 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage122,499 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,496 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage121,401 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage119,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,373 miles
Since last MOT+14,013 miles
PASS
Mileage105,360 miles
Since last MOT+22,360 miles
PASS
Mileage83,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage79,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,126 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage73,070 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage63,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage55,823 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage49,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage43,748 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage36,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,735 miles
PASS
Mileage25,936 miles
Since last MOT+8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage17,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage14,337 miles
Since last MOT+1,451 miles
PASS
Mileage12,886 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 HSC
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 HSC

What car is PE53 HSC?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 HSC?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 HSC was 126,047 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 HSC passed its MOT?

PE53 HSC has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2024.

Is PE53 HSC ULEZ compliant?

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

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