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PF53 ATZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 152,381 miles on the clock, averaging 4,425 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 PF53 ATZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,425

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading152,381 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,425
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 ATZ 77k96k115k133k152k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,381 miles
Since last MOT+2,006 miles
PASS
Mileage150,375 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
PASS
Mileage146,784 miles
Since last MOT+3,516 miles
PASS
Mileage143,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage140,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage138,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage136,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage135,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,015 miles
Since last MOT+966 miles
PASS
Mileage134,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage130,438 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage128,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage124,405 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,823 miles
Since last MOT+10,285 miles
PASS
Mileage107,538 miles
Since last MOT+13,598 miles
PASS
Mileage93,940 miles
Since last MOT+11,515 miles
PASS
Mileage82,425 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage79,475 miles
Since last MOT+2,723 miles
PASS
Mileage76,752 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 ATZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 ATZ

What car is PF53 ATZ?

PF53 ATZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF53 ATZ?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 ATZ was 152,381 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 ATZ passed its MOT?

PF53 ATZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2024.

Is PF53 ATZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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