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DY53 PXT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 113,359 miles on the clock, averaging 5,169 miles per year, below 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 DY53 PXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,359
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,169

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,359 miles
Reading date
Miles last year191
Average per year5,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY53 PXT 15k40k64k89k113k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,359 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage107,983 miles
Since last MOT+18,492 miles
PASS
Mileage89,491 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,466 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage85,039 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,035 miles
Since last MOT+11,562 miles
PASS
Mileage73,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage68,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage64,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,799 miles
PASS
Mileage59,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage55,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage51,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,206 miles
PASS
Mileage48,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,562 miles
PASS
Mileage45,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage42,500 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage38,561 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage30,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage26,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage21,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage18,102 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,349 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 PXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 PXT

What car is DY53 PXT?

DY53 PXT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 PXT?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 PXT was 113,359 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 PXT passed its MOT?

DY53 PXT has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.

Is DY53 PXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 PXT 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 DY53 PXT?

DY53 PXT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.