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DE53 NZB

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 228,401 miles on the clock, averaging 19,313 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 NZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
19,313

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading228,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year60
Average per year19,313
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 NZB 51k95k140k184k228k '06'15'12

Check DE53 NZB

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,401 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage228,341 miles
Since last MOT+20,642 miles
PASS
Mileage207,699 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,694 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,688 miles
Since last MOT+16,042 miles
PASS
Mileage184,646 miles
Since last MOT+22,363 miles
PASS
Mileage162,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage156,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage150,144 miles
Since last MOT+18,343 miles
PASS
Mileage131,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,801 miles
Since last MOT+25,578 miles
PASS
Mileage106,223 miles
Since last MOT+25,791 miles
PASS
Mileage80,432 miles
Since last MOT+29,317 miles
PASS
Mileage51,115 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NZB
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 NZB

What car is DE53 NZB?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 NZB?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 NZB was 228,401 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 NZB passed its MOT?

DE53 NZB has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2015.

Is DE53 NZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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