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PF53 MMA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 182,904 miles on the clock, averaging 14,680 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PF53 MMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,904
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,680

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,904 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,516
Average per year14,680
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PF53 MMA 23k63k103k143k183k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage175,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,388 miles
Since last MOT+12,249 miles
PASS
Mileage163,139 miles
Since last MOT+21,551 miles
PASS
Mileage141,588 miles
Since last MOT+20,847 miles
PASS
Mileage120,741 miles
Since last MOT+20,271 miles
PASS
Mileage100,470 miles
Since last MOT+18,774 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,696 miles
Since last MOT+17,410 miles
PASS
Mileage64,286 miles
Since last MOT+9,820 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,466 miles
Since last MOT+14,042 miles
PASS
Mileage40,424 miles
Since last MOT+10,161 miles
PASS
Mileage30,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage23,304 miles

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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

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

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About PF53 MMA

What car is PF53 MMA?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 MMA?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 MMA was 182,904 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 MMA passed its MOT?

PF53 MMA has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2017.

Is PF53 MMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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