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PE53 NUX

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 102,600 miles on the clock, averaging 5,179 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 NUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,179

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 reading102,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,347
Average per year5,179
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 NUX 18k39k60k81k103k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,347 miles
PASS
Mileage95,253 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
PASS
Mileage88,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage81,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage75,149 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage66,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage63,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,725 miles
PASS
Mileage59,106 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage55,130 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage47,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage42,763 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,215 miles
PASS
Mileage38,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage33,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage27,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage23,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,026 miles
PASS
Mileage17,976 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 NUX
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 NUX

What car is PE53 NUX?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 NUX?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 NUX was 102,600 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 NUX passed its MOT?

PE53 NUX has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2023.

Is PE53 NUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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