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GV53 ONF

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 181,037 miles on the clock, averaging 7,584 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 GV53 ONF

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,584

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,037 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year7,584
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 ONF 46k79k113k147k181k '06'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,037 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,429 miles
PASS
Mileage173,597 miles
Since last MOT+12,023 miles
PASS
Mileage161,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage154,355 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage148,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,292 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage140,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,918 miles
Since last MOT+6,854 miles
PASS
Mileage134,064 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,104 miles
PASS
Mileage126,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage120,461 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage112,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,631 miles
PASS
Mileage104,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
PASS
Mileage96,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage89,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage85,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage80,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,122 miles
Since last MOT+10,676 miles
PASS
Mileage69,446 miles
Since last MOT+13,435 miles
PASS
Mileage56,011 miles
Since last MOT+10,440 miles
PASS
Mileage45,571 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ONF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 ONF

What car is GV53 ONF?

GV53 ONF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 ONF?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 ONF was 181,037 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 ONF passed its MOT?

GV53 ONF has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2024.

Is GV53 ONF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 ONF 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 GV53 ONF?

GV53 ONF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.