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MJ53 MVZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 123,014 miles on the clock, averaging 6,095 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 MJ53 MVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,014
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,095

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 reading123,014 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,095
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 MVZ 58k74k91k107k123k '06'17'12

Check MJ53 MVZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,845 miles
PASS
Mileage116,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage113,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage107,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,760 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage104,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,243 miles
Since last MOT+13,010 miles
PASS
Mileage91,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,414 miles
PASS
Mileage84,819 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage78,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage72,969 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage67,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,525 miles
PASS
Mileage58,244 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 MVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 MVZ

What car is MJ53 MVZ?

MJ53 MVZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 MVZ?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 MVZ was 123,014 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 MVZ passed its MOT?

MJ53 MVZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2017.

Is MJ53 MVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 MVZ 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 MJ53 MVZ?

MJ53 MVZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.