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PK53 YZC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 59,942 miles on the clock, averaging 3,904 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 YZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,904

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,942 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 YZC 6k20k33k47k60k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage53,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage49,630 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage43,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,050 miles
PASS
Mileage36,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage29,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,259 miles
PASS
Mileage27,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,001 miles
PASS
Mileage22,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,277 miles
PASS
Mileage17,719 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage15,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,080 miles
PASS
Mileage13,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,193 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage9,076 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage6,480 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 YZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 YZC

What car is PK53 YZC?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 YZC?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 YZC was 59,942 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 YZC passed its MOT?

PK53 YZC has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2020.

Is PK53 YZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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