Vehicle summary
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 13 (55% pass rate). It has 161,869 miles on the clock, averaging 7,240 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for HF53 AED
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 161,869 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,452 |
| Average per year | 7,240 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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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
| Registration | HF53 AED |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HF53 AED
What car is HF53 AED?
HF53 AED is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HF53 AED?
The last recorded mileage for HF53 AED was 161,869 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HF53 AED passed its MOT?
HF53 AED has had 29 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (16 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 27 Mar 2024.
Is HF53 AED ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF53 AED 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 HF53 AED?
HF53 AED is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.