Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 165,416 miles on the clock, averaging 12,494 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 DJ53 CEJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,416 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,494 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DJ53 CEJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DJ — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DJ53 CEJ
What car is DJ53 CEJ?
DJ53 CEJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DJ53 CEJ?
The last recorded mileage for DJ53 CEJ was 165,416 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DJ53 CEJ passed its MOT?
DJ53 CEJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2018.
Is DJ53 CEJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DJ53 CEJ 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 DJ53 CEJ?
DJ53 CEJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.