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DE53 GYT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 193,217 miles on the clock, averaging 7,927 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 DE53 GYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,927

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 reading193,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,625
Average per year7,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 GYT 51k86k122k158k193k '06'24'16

Check DE53 GYT

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage193,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage187,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage182,751 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,749 miles
Since last MOT+5,583 miles
PASS
Mileage177,166 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,074 miles
PASS
Mileage173,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage169,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage161,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage153,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage144,381 miles
Since last MOT+10,454 miles
PASS
Mileage133,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,150 miles
PASS
Mileage124,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage116,136 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage111,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage108,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage101,902 miles
Since last MOT+13,271 miles
PASS
Mileage88,631 miles
Since last MOT+11,646 miles
PASS
Mileage76,985 miles
Since last MOT+11,880 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,105 miles
Since last MOT+14,435 miles
PASS
Mileage50,670 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 GYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 GYT

What car is DE53 GYT?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 GYT?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 GYT was 193,217 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 GYT passed its MOT?

DE53 GYT has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 22 Aug 2024.

Is DE53 GYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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