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DF53 JZN

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 133,709 miles on the clock, averaging 8,004 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 JZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,004

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 reading133,709 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,909
Average per year8,004
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 JZN 36k61k85k109k134k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage126,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,272 miles
PASS
Mileage118,528 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage112,611 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage104,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
PASS
Mileage96,349 miles
Since last MOT+10,331 miles
PASS
Mileage86,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage78,225 miles
Since last MOT+8,594 miles
PASS
Mileage69,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,448 miles
Since last MOT+12,789 miles
PASS
Mileage53,659 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,539 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
PASS
Mileage44,143 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage36,433 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 JZN
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 JZN

What car is DF53 JZN?

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

What is the mileage of DF53 JZN?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 JZN was 133,709 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 JZN passed its MOT?

DF53 JZN has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2019.

Is DF53 JZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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