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OV53 PWX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 256,378 miles on the clock, averaging 21,374 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 OV53 PWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
256,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
21,374

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading256,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year21,374
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 PWX 23k81k140k198k256k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage256,378 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage256,363 miles
Since last MOT+27,382 miles
PASS
Mileage228,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage228,981 miles
Since last MOT+33,722 miles
PASS
Mileage195,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,259 miles
Since last MOT+31,248 miles
PASS
Mileage164,011 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
PASS
Mileage153,459 miles
Since last MOT+11,120 miles
PASS
Mileage142,339 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
PASS
Mileage133,591 miles
Since last MOT+9,541 miles
PASS
Mileage124,050 miles
Since last MOT+27,489 miles
PASS
Mileage96,561 miles
Since last MOT+29,191 miles
PASS
Mileage67,370 miles
Since last MOT+32,880 miles
PASS
Mileage34,490 miles
Since last MOT+11,550 miles
PASS
Mileage22,940 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

RegistrationOV53 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 PWX

What car is OV53 PWX?

OV53 PWX is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 PWX?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 PWX was 256,378 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 PWX passed its MOT?

OV53 PWX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2017.

Is OV53 PWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 PWX 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 OV53 PWX?

OV53 PWX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.