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AO53 LXY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 106,925 miles on the clock, averaging 3,447 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 LXY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,447

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,027
Average per year3,447
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 LXY 40k57k74k90k107k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,027 miles
PASS
Mileage104,898 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage103,478 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage101,141 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
PASS
Mileage101,065 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
PASS
Mileage101,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage99,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,896 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
PASS
Mileage97,423 miles
Since last MOT+215 miles
PASS
Mileage97,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage92,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,209 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage82,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,283 miles
PASS
Mileage76,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage71,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage66,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage61,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,742 miles
PASS
Mileage55,304 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage53,097 miles
Since last MOT+12,631 miles
PASS
Mileage40,466 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 LXY

What car is AO53 LXY?

AO53 LXY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 LXY?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 LXY was 106,925 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 LXY passed its MOT?

AO53 LXY has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is AO53 LXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 LXY 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 AO53 LXY?

AO53 LXY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.