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PF53 UZJ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 136,424 miles on the clock, averaging 5,282 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 UZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,424
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,282

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,424 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 UZJ 49k71k93k115k136k '07'23'16

Check PF53 UZJ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,424 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,132 miles
PASS
Mileage131,289 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,848 miles
PASS
Mileage123,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage119,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage114,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage107,525 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage102,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage100,348 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage94,802 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage88,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage84,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage79,955 miles
Since last MOT+855 miles
PASS
Mileage79,100 miles
Since last MOT+1,322 miles
PASS
Mileage77,778 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage76,533 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage69,503 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage60,295 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
PASS
Mileage48,891 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 UZJ
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 UZJ

What car is PF53 UZJ?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 UZJ?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 UZJ was 136,424 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 UZJ passed its MOT?

PF53 UZJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2023.

Is PF53 UZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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