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PE53 OWG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 98,689 miles on the clock, averaging 4,066 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 OWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,689
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,066

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,689 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,304
Average per year4,066
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 OWG 23k42k61k80k99k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,689 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage97,385 miles
Since last MOT+215 miles
PASS
Mileage97,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,400 miles
PASS
Mileage95,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage93,199 miles
Since last MOT+7,465 miles
PASS
Mileage85,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage82,419 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,411 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage79,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,602 miles
PASS
Mileage74,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage69,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage65,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage58,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,107 miles
PASS
Mileage51,504 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
PASS
Mileage49,871 miles
Since last MOT+890 miles
PASS
Mileage48,981 miles
Since last MOT+2,365 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage41,094 miles
Since last MOT+9,094 miles
PASS
Mileage32,000 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage22,741 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 OWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 OWG

What car is PE53 OWG?

PE53 OWG is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 OWG?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 OWG was 98,689 miles, recorded on 17 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 OWG passed its MOT?

PE53 OWG has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2025.

Is PE53 OWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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