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PF53 ARZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 79,130 miles on the clock, averaging 3,098 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PF53 ARZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,098

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,297
Average per year3,098
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 ARZ 20k35k50k64k79k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,130 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage75,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage71,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage64,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,277 miles
PASS
Mileage60,766 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
PASS
Mileage60,083 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage56,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage52,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage48,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage45,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage42,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage39,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,187 miles
PASS
Mileage37,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,923 miles
PASS
Mileage35,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,027 miles
PASS
Mileage33,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage31,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage29,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage26,874 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage24,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage20,228 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 ARZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 ARZ

What car is PF53 ARZ?

PF53 ARZ is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF53 ARZ?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 ARZ was 79,130 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 ARZ passed its MOT?

PF53 ARZ has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.

Is PF53 ARZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 ARZ 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 PF53 ARZ?

PF53 ARZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.