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PF53 CWV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 103,791 miles on the clock, averaging 4,939 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 CWV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
103,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,939

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 reading103,791 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,309
Average per year4,939
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 CWV 10k34k57k80k104k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,791 miles
Since last MOT+10,309 miles
PASS
Mileage93,482 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,475 miles
Since last MOT+9,535 miles
PASS
Mileage83,940 miles
Since last MOT+11,048 miles
PASS
Mileage72,892 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,891 miles
Since last MOT+9,833 miles
PASS
Mileage63,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,363 miles
PASS
Mileage60,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage53,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage49,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage45,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage40,520 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage36,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage32,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage27,461 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage17,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage15,969 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage14,976 miles
Since last MOT+1,224 miles
PASS
Mileage13,752 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
PASS
Mileage12,103 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
PASS
Mileage10,160 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PF53 CWV

What car is PF53 CWV?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 CWV?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 CWV was 103,791 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 CWV passed its MOT?

PF53 CWV has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is PF53 CWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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