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PF53 TZG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 108,851 miles on the clock, averaging 5,809 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PF53 TZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,851
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,809

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

Below average
Latest reading108,851 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year5,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 TZG 28k48k69k89k109k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,851 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,841 miles
Since last MOT+12,819 miles
PASS
Mileage96,022 miles
Since last MOT+12,124 miles
PASS
Mileage83,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage78,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,681 miles
PASS
Mileage73,913 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage71,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,726 miles
PASS
Mileage69,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage65,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage61,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage57,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage54,288 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage51,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,836 miles
PASS
Mileage43,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,009 miles
PASS
Mileage33,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage28,160 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PF53 TZG

What car is PF53 TZG?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 TZG?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 TZG was 108,851 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 TZG passed its MOT?

PF53 TZG has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2020.

Is PF53 TZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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