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DF53 FFK

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 175,456 miles on the clock, averaging 8,395 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 FFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,395

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 FFK 85k107k130k153k175k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,456 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,452 miles
Since last MOT+567 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,885 miles
Since last MOT+10,287 miles
PASS
Mileage164,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage155,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage147,306 miles
Since last MOT+10,300 miles
PASS
Mileage137,006 miles
Since last MOT+12,235 miles
PASS
Mileage124,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage117,671 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage109,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage105,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage100,132 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage97,209 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,199 miles
Since last MOT+12,467 miles
PASS
Mileage84,732 miles
FAIL

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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

RegistrationDF53 FFK
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 FFK

What car is DF53 FFK?

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

What is the mileage of DF53 FFK?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 FFK was 175,456 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 FFK passed its MOT?

DF53 FFK has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2017.

Is DF53 FFK ULEZ compliant?

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

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