Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 153,034 miles on the clock, averaging 11,823 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 CZP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 153,034 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,136 |
| Average per year | 11,823 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DE53 CZP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 CZP
What car is DE53 CZP?
DE53 CZP is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 CZP?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 CZP was 153,034 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 CZP passed its MOT?
DE53 CZP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 20 Dec 2017.
Is DE53 CZP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 CZP 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 CZP?
DE53 CZP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.