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PF53 PHZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 115,863 miles on the clock, averaging 7,579 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 PHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,579

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,863 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,283
Average per year7,579
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 PHZ 25k48k70k93k116k '07'19'13

Check PF53 PHZ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,283 miles
PASS
Mileage114,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage110,276 miles
Since last MOT+15,123 miles
PASS
Mileage95,153 miles
Since last MOT+10,937 miles
PASS
Mileage84,216 miles
Since last MOT+12,592 miles
PASS
Mileage71,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage63,684 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage56,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,854 miles
PASS
Mileage50,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,571 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage39,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage32,051 miles
Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
Mileage24,830 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 PHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 PHZ

What car is PF53 PHZ?

PF53 PHZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PF53 PHZ?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 PHZ was 115,863 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 PHZ passed its MOT?

PF53 PHZ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2019.

Is PF53 PHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 PHZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 PHZ?

PF53 PHZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.