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PE53 KGN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 141,674 miles on the clock, averaging 6,854 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 KGN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
6,854

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,674 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 KGN 9k42k75k109k142k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,778 miles
PASS
Mileage139,896 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage137,772 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,343 miles
PASS
Mileage135,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage133,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,977 miles
Since last MOT+1,359 miles
PASS
Mileage132,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage128,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage122,710 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage117,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,827 miles
Since last MOT+9,220 miles
PASS
Mileage108,607 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,565 miles
Since last MOT+9,416 miles
PASS
Mileage99,149 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage90,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage84,274 miles
Since last MOT+9,149 miles
PASS
Mileage75,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,125 miles
Since last MOT+11,510 miles
PASS
Mileage63,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,615 miles
Since last MOT+19,229 miles
PASS
Mileage44,386 miles
Since last MOT+9,359 miles
PASS
Mileage35,027 miles
Since last MOT+12,363 miles
PASS
Mileage22,664 miles
Since last MOT+13,533 miles
PASS
Mileage9,131 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 KGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 KGN

What car is PE53 KGN?

PE53 KGN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 KGN?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 KGN was 141,674 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 KGN passed its MOT?

PE53 KGN has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is PE53 KGN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 KGN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PE53 KGN?

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