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PK53 FHU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 164,037 miles on the clock, averaging 8,683 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 FHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,683

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 reading164,037 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29
Average per year8,683
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK53 FHU 57k84k110k137k164k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,037 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage155,701 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,617 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage147,749 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,082 miles
PASS
Mileage138,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,639 miles
Since last MOT+8,964 miles
PASS
Mileage129,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,675 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage121,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage114,257 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,712 miles
PASS
Mileage99,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
PASS
Mileage88,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage79,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,882 miles
PASS
Mileage70,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage62,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage56,720 miles

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

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About PK53 FHU

What car is PK53 FHU?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 FHU?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 FHU was 164,037 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 FHU passed its MOT?

PK53 FHU has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2019.

Is PK53 FHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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