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PE53 NVA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 185,165 miles on the clock, averaging 11,173 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 NVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,165
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,173

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,165 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,662
Average per year11,173
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 NVA 46k81k115k150k185k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,662 miles
PASS
Mileage174,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,503 miles
Since last MOT+10,217 miles
PASS
Mileage164,286 miles
Since last MOT+14,404 miles
PASS
Mileage149,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,882 miles
Since last MOT+18,343 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage128,292 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage121,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,473 miles
PASS
Mileage112,991 miles
Since last MOT+11,631 miles
PASS
Mileage101,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,176 miles
PASS
Mileage92,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage83,403 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,200 miles
Since last MOT+19,066 miles
PASS
Mileage64,134 miles
Since last MOT+18,400 miles
PASS
Mileage45,734 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 NVA

What car is PE53 NVA?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 NVA?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 NVA was 185,165 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 NVA passed its MOT?

PE53 NVA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2019.

Is PE53 NVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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