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PK53 EAJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 89,266 miles on the clock, averaging 8,959 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 EAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,959

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,266 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,891
Average per year8,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 EAJ 27k42k58k74k89k '06'13'10

Check PK53 EAJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage89,266 miles
Since last MOT+9,891 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,375 miles
Since last MOT+12,387 miles
PASS
Mileage66,988 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage61,933 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage56,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage53,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,941 miles
PASS
Mileage40,184 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,173 miles
Since last MOT+13,460 miles
PASS
Mileage26,713 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,564 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 EAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 EAJ

What car is PK53 EAJ?

PK53 EAJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 EAJ?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 EAJ was 89,266 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 EAJ passed its MOT?

PK53 EAJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 19 Sep 2013.

Is PK53 EAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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