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HD53 EUO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 109,972 miles on the clock, averaging 5,919 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for HD53 EUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,919

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,972 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,919
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD53 EUO 23k45k67k88k110k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,972 miles
Since last MOT+24,919 miles
PASS
Mileage85,053 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
PASS
Mileage85,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage80,283 miles
Since last MOT+7,033 miles
PASS
Mileage73,250 miles
Since last MOT+678 miles
PASS
Mileage72,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage70,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage67,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage60,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage55,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage51,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage45,311 miles
Since last MOT+5,179 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage35,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,201 miles
PASS
Mileage30,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage23,408 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HD53 EUO

What car is HD53 EUO?

HD53 EUO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD53 EUO?

The last recorded mileage for HD53 EUO was 109,972 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD53 EUO passed its MOT?

HD53 EUO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2021.

Is HD53 EUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 EUO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HD53 EUO?

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