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DE53 CYP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 63,709 miles on the clock, averaging 2,688 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 DE53 CYP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,688

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

Low mileage
Latest reading63,709 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,688
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE53 CYP 11k24k38k51k64k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,709 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage60,866 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage59,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage55,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,016 miles
PASS
Mileage53,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,167 miles
PASS
Mileage51,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage49,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,838 miles
PASS
Mileage47,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage45,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage42,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage39,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,878 miles
PASS
Mileage36,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage33,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage30,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage28,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage25,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage21,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,688 miles
PASS
Mileage17,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage13,517 miles
Since last MOT+2,158 miles
PASS
Mileage11,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,359 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

RegistrationDE53 CYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 CYP

What car is DE53 CYP?

DE53 CYP is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 CYP?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 CYP was 63,709 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 CYP passed its MOT?

DE53 CYP has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2026.

Is DE53 CYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 CYP 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 DE53 CYP?

DE53 CYP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.