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PE53 NZN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 118,395 miles on the clock, averaging 6,480 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 NZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,480

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,288
Average per year6,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 NZN 15k41k67k92k118k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,395 miles
Since last MOT+9,288 miles
PASS
Mileage109,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,107 miles
Since last MOT+12,055 miles
PASS
Mileage97,052 miles
Since last MOT+283 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,831 miles
PASS
Mileage85,938 miles
Since last MOT+11,801 miles
PASS
Mileage74,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage66,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage60,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,756 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage54,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage48,157 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage42,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
PASS
Mileage37,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage32,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage29,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage26,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage22,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage18,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,915 miles
PASS
Mileage14,762 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 NZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 NZN

What car is PE53 NZN?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 NZN?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 NZN was 118,395 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 NZN passed its MOT?

PE53 NZN has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2022.

Is PE53 NZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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