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PK53 USU

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 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 35,864 miles on the clock, averaging 7,629 miles per year, around 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 USU

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,864
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
1 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
7,629

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading35,864 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,164
Average per year7,629
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK53 USU 29k30k32k34k36k '06'07

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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,700 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 USU
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 USU

What car is PK53 USU?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 USU?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 USU was 35,864 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 USU passed its MOT?

PK53 USU has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2007.

Is PK53 USU ULEZ compliant?

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

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