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OV53 WPF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 146,828 miles on the clock, averaging 8,720 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 OV53 WPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,720

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 reading146,828 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 WPF 40k67k93k120k147k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,330 miles
PASS
Mileage142,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage138,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage133,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage129,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage125,297 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage120,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage114,454 miles
Since last MOT+12,895 miles
PASS
Mileage101,559 miles
Since last MOT+12,740 miles
PASS
Mileage88,819 miles
Since last MOT+17,779 miles
PASS
Mileage71,040 miles
Since last MOT+15,475 miles
PASS
Mileage55,565 miles
Since last MOT+15,836 miles
PASS
Mileage39,729 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

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

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About OV53 WPF

What car is OV53 WPF?

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

What is the mileage of OV53 WPF?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 WPF was 146,828 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 WPF passed its MOT?

OV53 WPF has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2019.

Is OV53 WPF ULEZ compliant?

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

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