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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 108,989 miles on the clock, averaging 4,501 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for PE53 HSJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 108,989 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,368 |
| Average per year | 4,501 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PE53 HSJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 HSJ
What car is PE53 HSJ?
PE53 HSJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PE53 HSJ?
The last recorded mileage for PE53 HSJ was 108,989 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PE53 HSJ passed its MOT?
PE53 HSJ has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 22 May 2026.
Is PE53 HSJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 HSJ 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 HSJ?
PE53 HSJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.