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PE53 OUJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 108,622 miles on the clock, averaging 5,498 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 OUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,498

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,622 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,404
Average per year5,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 OUJ 18k40k63k86k109k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
PASS
Mileage99,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage95,298 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
PASS
Mileage87,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage81,948 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
PASS
Mileage72,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,194 miles
Since last MOT+13,761 miles
PASS
Mileage58,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage56,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage53,887 miles
Since last MOT+2,183 miles
PASS
Mileage51,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage48,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,440 miles
PASS
Mileage45,362 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage41,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage35,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage30,105 miles
PASS
Mileage31,784 miles
Since last MOT+14,178 miles
PASS
Mileage17,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 OUJ
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 OUJ

What car is PE53 OUJ?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 OUJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 OUJ was 108,622 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 OUJ passed its MOT?

PE53 OUJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 14 Mar 2023.

Is PE53 OUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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