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PN53 PWX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 145,733 miles on the clock, averaging 8,559 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 PN53 PWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,559

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,990
Average per year8,559
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PN53 PWX 75k93k111k128k146k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage142,743 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage136,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage129,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage121,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,351 miles
PASS
Mileage113,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage106,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,962 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage100,673 miles
Since last MOT+25,405 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,268 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

RegistrationPN53 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePN — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PN53 PWX

What car is PN53 PWX?

PN53 PWX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PN53 PWX?

The last recorded mileage for PN53 PWX was 145,733 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PN53 PWX passed its MOT?

PN53 PWX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2015.

Is PN53 PWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PN53 PWX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PN53 PWX?

PN53 PWX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.