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PE53 ULJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 62,908 miles on the clock, averaging 8,761 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 ULJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,908
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
8,761

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading62,908 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,136
Average per year8,761
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 ULJ 43k48k53k58k63k '06'09'07

Check PE53 ULJ

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,908 miles
Since last MOT+17,136 miles
PASS
Mileage45,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage42,832 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ULJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 ULJ

What car is PE53 ULJ?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 ULJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 ULJ was 62,908 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 ULJ passed its MOT?

PE53 ULJ has had 3 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (3 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2009.

Is PE53 ULJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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