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HD53 BHZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 63,652 miles on the clock, averaging 2,972 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for HD53 BHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
2,972

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,255
Average per year2,972
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HD53 BHZ 34k41k49k56k64k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
PASS
Mileage61,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage58,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage56,166 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage53,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage49,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage46,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage44,386 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage41,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage38,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage34,065 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

RegistrationHD53 BHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HD53 BHZ

What car is HD53 BHZ?

HD53 BHZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD53 BHZ?

The last recorded mileage for HD53 BHZ was 63,652 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD53 BHZ passed its MOT?

HD53 BHZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2016.

Is HD53 BHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 BHZ 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 HD53 BHZ?

HD53 BHZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.