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PK53 PGY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 119,655 miles on the clock, averaging 6,805 miles per year, 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 PGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,655
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,805

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

Below average
Latest reading119,655 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,805
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 PGY 20k45k70k95k120k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage112,048 miles
Since last MOT+11,933 miles
PASS
Mileage100,115 miles
Since last MOT+14,545 miles
PASS
Mileage85,570 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,447 miles
PASS
Mileage80,121 miles
Since last MOT+13,133 miles
PASS
Mileage66,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage62,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage53,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage46,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage43,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage40,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage38,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,648 miles
PASS
Mileage34,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage30,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage25,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,091 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PK53 PGY

What car is PK53 PGY?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 PGY?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 PGY was 119,655 miles, recorded on 27 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 PGY passed its MOT?

PK53 PGY has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2021.

Is PK53 PGY ULEZ compliant?

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

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