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PK53 FLG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 96,413 miles on the clock, averaging 3,992 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 FLG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,413
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2007
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,992

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,413 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,280
Average per year3,992
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 FLG 21k40k59k78k96k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,413 miles
Since last MOT+9,280 miles
PASS
Mileage87,133 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage81,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,682 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage78,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage76,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,119 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage74,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,307 miles
PASS
Mileage72,306 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage68,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage65,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage61,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage58,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,209 miles
PASS
Mileage54,101 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage50,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage41,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage37,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage34,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage31,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage26,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage20,896 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 FLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 FLG

What car is PK53 FLG?

PK53 FLG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 FLG?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 FLG was 96,413 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 FLG passed its MOT?

PK53 FLG has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2025.

Is PK53 FLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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