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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 88,975 miles on the clock, averaging 4,654 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 CPV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 88,975 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,654 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PJ53 CPV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PJ — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PJ53 CPV
What car is PJ53 CPV?
PJ53 CPV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.
What is the mileage of PJ53 CPV?
The last recorded mileage for PJ53 CPV was 88,975 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PJ53 CPV passed its MOT?
PJ53 CPV has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2015.
Is PJ53 CPV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 CPV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is PJ53 CPV?
PJ53 CPV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.