Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 128,424 miles on the clock, averaging 5,036 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 UGV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 128,424 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,036 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PE53 UGV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PE — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PE53 UGV
What car is PE53 UGV?
PE53 UGV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PE53 UGV?
The last recorded mileage for PE53 UGV was 128,424 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PE53 UGV passed its MOT?
PE53 UGV has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2019.
Is PE53 UGV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 UGV 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 UGV?
PE53 UGV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.