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GP53 OXN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Brighton, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 219,183 miles on the clock, averaging 7,001 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GP53 OXN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
219,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,001

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading219,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,721
Average per year7,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 OXN 87k120k153k186k219k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,183 miles
Since last MOT+20,721 miles
PASS
Mileage198,462 miles
Since last MOT+9,831 miles
PASS
Mileage188,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage184,602 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage179,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage173,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,413 miles
PASS
Mileage166,994 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage160,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage153,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage149,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,541 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage143,059 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage139,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage135,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage131,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage126,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage122,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage118,552 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,223 miles
Since last MOT+46,036 miles
PASS
Mileage64,187 miles
PASS
Mileage86,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,605 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

RegistrationGP53 OXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 OXN

What car is GP53 OXN?

GP53 OXN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 OXN?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 OXN was 219,183 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 OXN passed its MOT?

GP53 OXN has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is GP53 OXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 OXN 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 GP53 OXN?

GP53 OXN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.