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PF53 UZX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 143,816 miles on the clock, averaging 13,582 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for PF53 UZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,816
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
13,582

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 reading143,816 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,582
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PF53 UZX 14k46k79k111k144k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,816 miles
Since last MOT+11,122 miles
PASS
Mileage132,694 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage122,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,583 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,683 miles
Since last MOT+13,321 miles
PASS
Mileage97,362 miles
Since last MOT+13,158 miles
PASS
Mileage84,204 miles
Since last MOT+13,012 miles
PASS
Mileage71,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,406 miles
PASS
Mileage60,786 miles
Since last MOT+9,184 miles
PASS
Mileage51,602 miles
Since last MOT+20,571 miles
PASS
Mileage31,031 miles
Since last MOT+17,245 miles
PASS
Mileage13,786 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 UZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 UZX

What car is PF53 UZX?

PF53 UZX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF53 UZX?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 UZX was 143,816 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 UZX passed its MOT?

PF53 UZX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2016.

Is PF53 UZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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