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DF53 HJD

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 139,004 miles on the clock, averaging 8,160 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 HJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,160

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 reading139,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,811
Average per year8,160
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 HJD 36k62k88k113k139k '06'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,004 miles
Since last MOT+16,811 miles
PASS
Mileage122,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage118,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage109,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,424 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,874 miles
Since last MOT+9,531 miles
PASS
Mileage91,343 miles
Since last MOT+9,352 miles
PASS
Mileage81,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage73,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,921 miles
PASS
Mileage64,848 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage63,962 miles
Since last MOT+27,620 miles
PASS
Mileage36,342 miles

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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 HJD
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 HJD

What car is DF53 HJD?

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

What is the mileage of DF53 HJD?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 HJD was 139,004 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 HJD passed its MOT?

DF53 HJD has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.

Is DF53 HJD ULEZ compliant?

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

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