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MW53 ROH

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 188,462 miles on the clock, averaging 16,708 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 ROH

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
16,708

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,044
Average per year16,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 ROH 24k65k106k147k188k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,462 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage181,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage175,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,255 miles
Since last MOT+12,200 miles
PASS
Mileage163,055 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,711 miles
Since last MOT+21,169 miles
PASS
Mileage141,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,542 miles
Since last MOT+33,456 miles
PASS
Mileage108,086 miles
Since last MOT+42,041 miles
PASS
Mileage66,045 miles
Since last MOT+20,866 miles
PASS
Mileage45,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage30,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage23,736 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

RegistrationMW53 ROH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 ROH

What car is MW53 ROH?

MW53 ROH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW53 ROH?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 ROH was 188,462 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 ROH passed its MOT?

MW53 ROH has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2016.

Is MW53 ROH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 ROH 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 MW53 ROH?

MW53 ROH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.