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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 73,790 miles on the clock, averaging 4,870 miles per year, well below 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 VBE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 73,790 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,790 |
| Average per year | 4,870 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PF53 VBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PF — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PF53 VBE
What car is PF53 VBE?
PF53 VBE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PF53 VBE?
The last recorded mileage for PF53 VBE was 73,790 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PF53 VBE passed its MOT?
PF53 VBE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2017.
Is PF53 VBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 VBE 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 VBE?
PF53 VBE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.