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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 170,736 miles on the clock, averaging 6,233 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for PK53 CTO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 170,736 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,061 |
| Average per year | 6,233 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PK53 CTO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PK — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PK53 CTO
What car is PK53 CTO?
PK53 CTO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PK53 CTO?
The last recorded mileage for PK53 CTO was 170,736 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PK53 CTO passed its MOT?
PK53 CTO has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 21 Mar 2023.
Is PK53 CTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 CTO 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 CTO?
PK53 CTO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.