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PE53 NBY

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 149,085 miles on the clock, averaging 8,862 miles per year, around 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 NBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,862

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,085 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 NBY 36k64k92k121k149k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage143,018 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,759 miles
PASS
Mileage133,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage129,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage123,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage119,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,863 miles
Since last MOT+11,797 miles
PASS
Mileage108,066 miles
Since last MOT+10,732 miles
PASS
Mileage97,334 miles
Since last MOT+11,478 miles
PASS
Mileage85,856 miles
Since last MOT+13,182 miles
PASS
Mileage72,674 miles
Since last MOT+13,794 miles
PASS
Mileage58,880 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage50,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,228 miles
Since last MOT+11,407 miles
PASS
Mileage35,821 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 NBY
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 NBY

What car is PE53 NBY?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 NBY?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 NBY was 149,085 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 NBY passed its MOT?

PE53 NBY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2019.

Is PE53 NBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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