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PK53 WUC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 172,102 miles on the clock, averaging 7,334 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 WUC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,334

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 reading172,102 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 WUC 33k68k103k137k172k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage168,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage166,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage161,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage159,219 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage155,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage150,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage144,067 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage136,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,317 miles
Since last MOT+8,058 miles
PASS
Mileage128,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,259 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage117,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,580 miles
PASS
Mileage107,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,367 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage98,895 miles
Since last MOT+9,920 miles
PASS
Mileage88,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,131 miles
PASS
Mileage77,844 miles
Since last MOT+10,806 miles
PASS
Mileage67,038 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage57,540 miles
Since last MOT+12,721 miles
PASS
Mileage44,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,418 miles
Since last MOT+7,227 miles
PASS
Mileage33,191 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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About PK53 WUC

What car is PK53 WUC?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 WUC?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 WUC was 172,102 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 WUC passed its MOT?

PK53 WUC has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is PK53 WUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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