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GU53 PXH

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 149,342 miles on the clock, averaging 8,610 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 GU53 PXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,610

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 reading149,342 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 PXH 26k57k88k118k149k '06'21'15

Check GU53 PXH

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,342 miles
Since last MOT+1,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,622 miles
PASS
Mileage137,713 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage132,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage126,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage121,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,984 miles
PASS
Mileage115,402 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,414 miles
PASS
Mileage108,987 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage103,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage96,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,177 miles
PASS
Mileage87,463 miles
Since last MOT+10,265 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,198 miles
Since last MOT+10,132 miles
PASS
Mileage67,066 miles
Since last MOT+14,457 miles
PASS
Mileage52,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,609 miles
Since last MOT+18,139 miles
PASS
Mileage34,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,625 miles
PASS
Mileage25,845 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

RegistrationGU53 PXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 PXH

What car is GU53 PXH?

GU53 PXH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 PXH?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 PXH was 149,342 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 PXH passed its MOT?

GU53 PXH has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.

Is GU53 PXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 PXH 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 GU53 PXH?

GU53 PXH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.