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 Petrol 1390cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 198,047 miles on the clock, averaging 8,379 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for PF53 GDO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 198,047 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,379 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PF53 GDO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PF — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PF53 GDO
What car is PF53 GDO?
PF53 GDO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PF53 GDO?
The last recorded mileage for PF53 GDO was 198,047 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PF53 GDO passed its MOT?
PF53 GDO has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.
Is PF53 GDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 GDO 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 GDO?
PF53 GDO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.