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DF53 DZK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 149,442 miles on the clock, averaging 7,480 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 DF53 DZK

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,442
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,480

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,442 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 DZK 40k67k95k122k149k '06'21'12

Check DF53 DZK

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,442 miles
Since last MOT+11,443 miles
PASS
Mileage137,999 miles
Since last MOT+8,667 miles
PASS
Mileage129,332 miles
Since last MOT+4,131 miles
PASS
Mileage125,201 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage115,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage108,497 miles
Since last MOT+9,330 miles
PASS
Mileage99,167 miles
Since last MOT+707 miles
PASS
Mileage98,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage92,353 miles
PASS
Mileage115,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,111 miles
Since last MOT+28,899 miles
PASS
Mileage86,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,212 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage79,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage73,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,771 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage59,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,870 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage52,496 miles
Since last MOT+12,811 miles
PASS
Mileage39,685 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

RegistrationDF53 DZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 DZK

What car is DF53 DZK?

DF53 DZK is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF53 DZK?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 DZK was 149,442 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 DZK passed its MOT?

DF53 DZK has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2021.

Is DF53 DZK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 DZK 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 DF53 DZK?

DF53 DZK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.