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PE53 LRY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 117,236 miles on the clock, averaging 6,617 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 LRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,617

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-255
Average per year6,617
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 LRY 28k50k72k95k117k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,236 miles
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage117,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage112,297 miles
Since last MOT+902 miles
PASS
Mileage111,395 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage108,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage106,882 miles
Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
Mileage103,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,288 miles
Since last MOT+11,897 miles
PASS
Mileage91,391 miles
Since last MOT+12,603 miles
PASS
Mileage78,788 miles
Since last MOT+11,475 miles
PASS
Mileage67,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage60,813 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage54,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage46,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage37,710 miles
Since last MOT+10,050 miles
PASS
Mileage27,660 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 LRY

What car is PE53 LRY?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 LRY?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 LRY was 117,236 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 LRY passed its MOT?

PE53 LRY has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2020.

Is PE53 LRY ULEZ compliant?

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

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