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PK53 AVX

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 246,889 miles on the clock, averaging 18,343 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 PK53 AVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
246,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
18,343

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading246,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,379
Average per year18,343
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 AVX 22k78k135k191k247k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage246,889 miles
Since last MOT+24,379 miles
PASS
Mileage222,510 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,501 miles
Since last MOT+24,462 miles
PASS
Mileage198,039 miles
Since last MOT+24,272 miles
PASS
Mileage173,767 miles
Since last MOT+21,637 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,130 miles
Since last MOT+18,469 miles
PASS
Mileage133,661 miles
Since last MOT+22,339 miles
PASS
Mileage111,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage105,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,033 miles
Since last MOT+9,591 miles
PASS
Mileage95,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,442 miles
Since last MOT+9,849 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,593 miles
Since last MOT+16,262 miles
PASS
Mileage69,331 miles
Since last MOT+28,752 miles
PASS
Mileage40,579 miles
Since last MOT+18,425 miles
PASS
Mileage22,154 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

RegistrationPK53 AVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 AVX

What car is PK53 AVX?

PK53 AVX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 AVX?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 AVX was 246,889 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 AVX passed its MOT?

PK53 AVX has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2018.

Is PK53 AVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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