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PF53 VAH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 191,301 miles on the clock, averaging 11,958 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PF53 VAH

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,301
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,958

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,301 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,929
Average per year11,958
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 VAH 30k70k111k151k191k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,301 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage177,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,929 miles
Since last MOT+13,046 miles
PASS
Mileage164,883 miles
Since last MOT+8,836 miles
PASS
Mileage156,047 miles
Since last MOT+12,195 miles
PASS
Mileage143,852 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,697 miles
Since last MOT+18,682 miles
PASS
Mileage125,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,015 miles
Since last MOT+16,074 miles
PASS
Mileage108,941 miles
Since last MOT+13,497 miles
PASS
Mileage95,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,444 miles
Since last MOT+14,228 miles
PASS
Mileage81,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,020 miles
PASS
Mileage73,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage69,095 miles
Since last MOT+13,167 miles
PASS
Mileage55,928 miles
Since last MOT+17,403 miles
PASS
Mileage38,525 miles
Since last MOT+8,586 miles
PASS
Mileage29,939 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 VAH

What car is PF53 VAH?

PF53 VAH is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF53 VAH?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 VAH was 191,301 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 VAH passed its MOT?

PF53 VAH has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2020.

Is PF53 VAH ULEZ compliant?

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

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