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PK53 WUO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 151,115 miles on the clock, averaging 8,798 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 WUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,798

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 reading151,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,814
Average per year8,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 WUO 59k82k105k128k151k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,115 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage143,301 miles
Since last MOT+13,853 miles
PASS
Mileage129,448 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,443 miles
Since last MOT+13,435 miles
PASS
Mileage116,008 miles
Since last MOT+12,951 miles
PASS
Mileage103,057 miles
Since last MOT+13,766 miles
PASS
Mileage89,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage82,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage79,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage76,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage70,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,923 miles
PASS
Mileage64,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
PASS
Mileage59,100 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 WUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 WUO

What car is PK53 WUO?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 WUO?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 WUO was 151,115 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 WUO passed its MOT?

PK53 WUO has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Jun 2017.

Is PK53 WUO ULEZ compliant?

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

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