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HV53 GCO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 130,995 miles on the clock, averaging 7,704 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 HV53 GCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,704

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,995 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,704
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 GCO 45k67k88k110k131k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,995 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage121,841 miles
Since last MOT+10,545 miles
PASS
Mileage111,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage111,296 miles
Since last MOT+12,746 miles
PASS
Mileage98,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,743 miles
PASS
Mileage95,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage91,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage87,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage82,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage76,107 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage67,432 miles
Since last MOT+9,749 miles
PASS
Mileage57,683 miles
Since last MOT+12,631 miles
PASS
Mileage45,052 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

RegistrationHV53 GCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 GCO

What car is HV53 GCO?

HV53 GCO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 GCO?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 GCO was 130,995 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 GCO passed its MOT?

HV53 GCO has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Oct 2017.

Is HV53 GCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 GCO 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 HV53 GCO?

HV53 GCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.