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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 87,844 miles on the clock, averaging 4,341 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for PE53 UOU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,844 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,724 |
| Average per year | 4,341 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 UOU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 UOU
What car is PE53 UOU?
PE53 UOU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PE53 UOU?
The last recorded mileage for PE53 UOU was 87,844 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PE53 UOU passed its MOT?
PE53 UOU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 16 Dec 2021.
Is PE53 UOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 UOU 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 UOU?
PE53 UOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.