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PE53 NZV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 151,574 miles on the clock, averaging 12,686 miles per year, above 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 NZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,574
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,686

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,574 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,131
Average per year12,686
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE53 NZV 35k64k93k122k152k '06'15'11

Check PE53 NZV

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,574 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage145,443 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,440 miles
Since last MOT+14,083 miles
PASS
Mileage131,357 miles
Since last MOT+13,137 miles
PASS
Mileage118,220 miles
Since last MOT+12,792 miles
PASS
Mileage105,428 miles
Since last MOT+14,757 miles
PASS
Mileage90,671 miles
Since last MOT+13,928 miles
PASS
Mileage76,743 miles
Since last MOT+13,440 miles
PASS
Mileage63,303 miles
Since last MOT+15,200 miles
PASS
Mileage48,103 miles
Since last MOT+12,996 miles
PASS
Mileage35,107 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 NZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 NZV

What car is PE53 NZV?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 NZV?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 NZV was 151,574 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 NZV passed its MOT?

PE53 NZV has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Nov 2015.

Is PE53 NZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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