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GL53 JXH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 185,978 miles on the clock, averaging 8,407 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 GL53 JXH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
185,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,407

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 reading185,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year8,407
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 JXH 23k64k105k145k186k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,978 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage178,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage176,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage172,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,575 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage165,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage159,831 miles
Since last MOT+11,116 miles
PASS
Mileage148,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,423 miles
PASS
Mileage141,292 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage133,390 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage127,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage120,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage113,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,282 miles
PASS
Mileage93,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,206 miles
Since last MOT+13,661 miles
PASS
Mileage79,545 miles
Since last MOT+14,489 miles
PASS
Mileage65,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage55,576 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,574 miles
Since last MOT+10,150 miles
PASS
Mileage45,424 miles
Since last MOT+9,967 miles
PASS
Mileage35,457 miles
Since last MOT+12,303 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,154 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 JXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 JXH

What car is GL53 JXH?

GL53 JXH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL53 JXH?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 JXH was 185,978 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 JXH passed its MOT?

GL53 JXH has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is GL53 JXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 JXH 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 GL53 JXH?

GL53 JXH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.