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DE53 OXJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 91,818 miles on the clock, averaging 4,178 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 OXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,818
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,178

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

Low mileage
Latest reading91,818 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,906
Average per year4,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 OXJ 20k38k56k74k92k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,818 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage89,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,912 miles
Since last MOT+1,849 miles
PASS
Mileage88,063 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage85,920 miles
Since last MOT+2,821 miles
PASS
Mileage83,099 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage78,942 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage75,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage70,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,944 miles
PASS
Mileage66,349 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage59,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage53,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
PASS
Mileage48,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage44,475 miles
Since last MOT+8,334 miles
PASS
Mileage36,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage32,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage26,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,415 miles
PASS
Mileage19,968 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 OXJ

What car is DE53 OXJ?

DE53 OXJ is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 OXJ?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 OXJ was 91,818 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 OXJ passed its MOT?

DE53 OXJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2023.

Is DE53 OXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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