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PK53 FHH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 333,935 miles on the clock, averaging 15,371 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 FHH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
333,935
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
15,371

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 reading333,935 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,371
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 FHH 31k107k182k258k334k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage333,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage333,935 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage333,918 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage332,599 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
PASS
Mileage332,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage332,508 miles
Since last MOT+17,925 miles
PASS
Mileage314,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage314,583 miles
Since last MOT+20,979 miles
PASS
Mileage293,604 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage293,602 miles
Since last MOT+29,738 miles
PASS
Mileage263,864 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage263,862 miles
Since last MOT+11,487 miles
PASS
Mileage252,375 miles
Since last MOT+20,067 miles
PASS
Mileage232,308 miles
Since last MOT+10,281 miles
PASS
Mileage222,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage222,027 miles
Since last MOT+33,633 miles
PASS
Mileage188,394 miles
Since last MOT+26,478 miles
PASS
Mileage161,916 miles
Since last MOT+28,553 miles
PASS
Mileage133,363 miles
Since last MOT+26,317 miles
PASS
Mileage107,046 miles
Since last MOT+25,918 miles
PASS
Mileage81,128 miles
Since last MOT+14,254 miles
PASS
Mileage66,874 miles
Since last MOT+16,201 miles
PASS
Mileage50,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage41,802 miles
Since last MOT+10,903 miles
PASS
Mileage30,899 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,898 miles

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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

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

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About PK53 FHH

What car is PK53 FHH?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 FHH?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 FHH was 333,935 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 FHH passed its MOT?

PK53 FHH has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2026.

Is PK53 FHH ULEZ compliant?

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

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