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HD53 EYG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 93,628 miles on the clock, averaging 4,361 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 EYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,628
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,361

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,628 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,361
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HD53 EYG 15k35k54k74k94k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,628 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,622 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage87,506 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage83,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage79,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage76,518 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage73,940 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage68,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage65,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage62,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage57,194 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage49,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage46,314 miles
Since last MOT+3,491 miles
PASS
Mileage42,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage38,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage32,403 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage26,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage21,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage15,244 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 EYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 EYG

What car is HD53 EYG?

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

What is the mileage of HD53 EYG?

The last recorded mileage for HD53 EYG was 93,628 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD53 EYG passed its MOT?

HD53 EYG has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2024.

Is HD53 EYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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