Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 119,922 miles on the clock, averaging 7,580 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 VBB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,922 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,200 |
| Average per year | 7,580 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PF53 VBB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PF — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PF53 VBB
What car is PF53 VBB?
PF53 VBB is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PF53 VBB?
The last recorded mileage for PF53 VBB was 119,922 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PF53 VBB passed its MOT?
PF53 VBB has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2019.
Is PF53 VBB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 VBB 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 VBB?
PF53 VBB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.