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DU53 JCX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 107,620 miles on the clock, averaging 9,295 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for DU53 JCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,295

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading107,620 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year9,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU53 JCX 9k34k58k83k108k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,620 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,611 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage101,820 miles
Since last MOT+16,133 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,687 miles
Since last MOT+13,333 miles
PASS
Mileage72,354 miles
Since last MOT+9,294 miles
PASS
Mileage63,060 miles
Since last MOT+18,006 miles
PASS
Mileage45,054 miles
Since last MOT+12,243 miles
PASS
Mileage32,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage25,871 miles
Since last MOT+13,629 miles
PASS
Mileage12,242 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage9,021 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DU53 JCX

What car is DU53 JCX?

DU53 JCX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DU53 JCX?

The last recorded mileage for DU53 JCX was 107,620 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU53 JCX passed its MOT?

DU53 JCX has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2017.

Is DU53 JCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 JCX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DU53 JCX?

DU53 JCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.