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PK53 TCO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 112,799 miles on the clock, averaging 6,981 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 TCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,799
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,981

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,799 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year6,981
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK53 TCO 38k57k75k94k113k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,799 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage108,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage103,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage98,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage93,501 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage89,659 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,482 miles
Since last MOT+10,218 miles
PASS
Mileage79,264 miles
Since last MOT+8,841 miles
PASS
Mileage70,423 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage59,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage55,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage47,994 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
PASS
Mileage47,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,860 miles
Since last MOT+10,123 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,737 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 TCO
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 TCO

What car is PK53 TCO?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 TCO?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 TCO was 112,799 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 TCO passed its MOT?

PK53 TCO has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2017.

Is PK53 TCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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