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DF53 HHG

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 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 295,267 miles on the clock, averaging 13,820 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 HHG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
295,267
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
13,820

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading295,267 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,200
Average per year13,820
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 HHG 29k96k162k229k295k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage295,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage292,067 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage292,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,665 miles
PASS
Mileage282,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,416 miles
PASS
Mileage272,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,838 miles
PASS
Mileage264,145 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage264,143 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage261,517 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage258,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage255,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage255,079 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage252,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage252,779 miles
Since last MOT+19,618 miles
PASS
Mileage233,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage233,161 miles
Since last MOT+22,297 miles
PASS
Mileage210,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,864 miles
Since last MOT+23,254 miles
PASS
Mileage187,610 miles
Since last MOT+22,470 miles
PASS
Mileage165,140 miles
Since last MOT+23,524 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,616 miles
Since last MOT+23,800 miles
PASS
Mileage117,816 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,814 miles
Since last MOT+20,773 miles
PASS
Mileage97,041 miles
Since last MOT+18,391 miles
PASS
Mileage78,650 miles
Since last MOT+18,403 miles
PASS
Mileage60,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,247 miles
Since last MOT+31,197 miles
PASS
Mileage29,050 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 HHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 HHG

What car is DF53 HHG?

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

What is the mileage of DF53 HHG?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 HHG was 295,267 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 HHG passed its MOT?

DF53 HHG has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2026.

Is DF53 HHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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