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PK53 BCU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 129,648 miles on the clock, averaging 9,477 miles per year, above 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 BCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,477

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,648 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 BCU 31k56k81k105k130k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,648 miles
Since last MOT+8,051 miles
PASS
Mileage121,597 miles
Since last MOT+15,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,594 miles
Since last MOT+14,977 miles
PASS
Mileage91,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage77,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,043 miles
PASS
Mileage68,910 miles
Since last MOT+9,719 miles
PASS
Mileage59,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage50,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage43,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage34,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,729 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,389 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 BCU

What car is PK53 BCU?

PK53 BCU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 BCU?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 BCU was 129,648 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 BCU passed its MOT?

PK53 BCU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2017.

Is PK53 BCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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