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DE53 OHO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 3200cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 140,095 miles on the clock, averaging 7,600 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 OHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,600

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,095 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,672
Average per year7,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 OHO 49k72k95k117k140k '06'18'12

Check DE53 OHO

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage137,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,423 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage135,675 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage127,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,655 miles
PASS
Mileage116,568 miles
Since last MOT+15,525 miles
PASS
Mileage101,043 miles
Since last MOT+242 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage92,972 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage86,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,526 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage76,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,711 miles
Since last MOT+9,161 miles
PASS
Mileage67,550 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,421 miles
Since last MOT+10,306 miles
PASS
Mileage57,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage51,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage49,437 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 OHO

What car is DE53 OHO?

DE53 OHO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 OHO?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 OHO was 140,095 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 OHO passed its MOT?

DE53 OHO has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2018.

Is DE53 OHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 OHO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DE53 OHO?

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