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PK53 AAY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 60,185 miles on the clock, averaging 1,966 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 PK53 AAY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,966

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year410
Average per year1,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 AAY 23k32k41k51k60k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,185 miles
Since last MOT+410 miles
PASS
Mileage59,775 miles
Since last MOT+698 miles
PASS
Mileage59,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,074 miles
PASS
Mileage58,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,133 miles
PASS
Mileage56,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,107 miles
PASS
Mileage55,763 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage54,685 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage53,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,410 miles
PASS
Mileage52,078 miles
Since last MOT+1,389 miles
PASS
Mileage50,689 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
PASS
Mileage48,454 miles
Since last MOT+1,923 miles
PASS
Mileage46,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage44,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage42,576 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage40,485 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage38,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,547 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage34,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage31,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage29,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage22,598 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 AAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 AAY

What car is PK53 AAY?

PK53 AAY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 AAY?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 AAY was 60,185 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 AAY passed its MOT?

PK53 AAY has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is PK53 AAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 AAY 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 PK53 AAY?

PK53 AAY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.