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PJ53 CYX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 261,049 miles on the clock, averaging 17,053 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 CYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
261,049
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
17,053

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading261,049 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,908
Average per year17,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 CYX 61k111k161k211k261k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage261,049 miles
Since last MOT+17,908 miles
PASS
Mileage243,141 miles
Since last MOT+19,388 miles
PASS
Mileage223,753 miles
Since last MOT+21,358 miles
PASS
Mileage202,395 miles
Since last MOT+12,983 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,412 miles
Since last MOT+17,593 miles
PASS
Mileage171,819 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,747 miles
Since last MOT+17,911 miles
PASS
Mileage153,836 miles
Since last MOT+17,938 miles
PASS
Mileage135,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,898 miles
Since last MOT+17,598 miles
PASS
Mileage118,300 miles
Since last MOT+18,806 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,494 miles
Since last MOT+18,112 miles
PASS
Mileage81,382 miles
Since last MOT+19,917 miles
PASS
Mileage61,465 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PJ53 CYX

What car is PJ53 CYX?

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

What is the mileage of PJ53 CYX?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 CYX was 261,049 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 CYX passed its MOT?

PJ53 CYX has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2018.

Is PJ53 CYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 CYX 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 CYX?

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