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PK53 CUG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 126,715 miles on the clock, averaging 7,810 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 CUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,810

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,715 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,810
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 CUG 23k49k75k101k127k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,715 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage119,827 miles
Since last MOT+11,001 miles
PASS
Mileage108,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,826 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage105,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,644 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage103,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,581 miles
Since last MOT+11,047 miles
PASS
Mileage89,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage83,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage79,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage70,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage61,553 miles
Since last MOT+15,704 miles
PASS
Mileage45,849 miles
Since last MOT+12,671 miles
PASS
Mileage33,178 miles
Since last MOT+10,008 miles
PASS
Mileage23,170 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 CUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 CUG

What car is PK53 CUG?

PK53 CUG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 CUG?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 CUG was 126,715 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 CUG passed its MOT?

PK53 CUG has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2020.

Is PK53 CUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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