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PJ53 CPK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 113,202 miles on the clock, averaging 4,785 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 CPK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,785

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,202 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,143
Average per year4,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 CPK 22k45k68k90k113k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage110,059 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage106,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,206 miles
PASS
Mileage103,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage99,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage97,278 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage92,109 miles
Since last MOT+343 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage88,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage82,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage77,696 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage74,375 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage70,113 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage65,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage60,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage54,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,812 miles
PASS
Mileage48,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,530 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage36,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
Mileage29,668 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage22,257 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 CPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 CPK

What car is PJ53 CPK?

PJ53 CPK is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 CPK?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 CPK was 113,202 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 CPK passed its MOT?

PJ53 CPK has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.

Is PJ53 CPK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 CPK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PJ53 CPK?

PJ53 CPK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.