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DE53 NZH

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 130,544 miles on the clock, averaging 5,301 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 NZH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,301

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

Below average
Latest reading130,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 NZH 28k53k79k105k131k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,544 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage128,333 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,329 miles
Since last MOT+4,377 miles
PASS
Mileage123,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage120,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,469 miles
PASS
Mileage116,156 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage113,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage106,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage99,148 miles
Since last MOT+13,365 miles
PASS
Mileage85,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,783 miles
Since last MOT+13,115 miles
PASS
Mileage72,668 miles
Since last MOT+616 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,052 miles
Since last MOT+13,909 miles
PASS
Mileage58,143 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage57,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage54,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage50,730 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
Mileage46,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage42,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,471 miles
PASS
Mileage38,234 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage35,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,446 miles
PASS
Mileage27,693 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 NZH
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 NZH

What car is DE53 NZH?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 NZH?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 NZH was 130,544 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 NZH passed its MOT?

DE53 NZH has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2026.

Is DE53 NZH ULEZ compliant?

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

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