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OY53 GDX

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 163,750 miles on the clock, averaging 7,264 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 OY53 GDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,264

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading163,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year74
Average per year7,264
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 GDX 31k64k97k131k164k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,750 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,676 miles
Since last MOT+18,894 miles
PASS
Mileage144,782 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage138,480 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage131,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,740 miles
PASS
Mileage129,192 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage126,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage122,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
PASS
Mileage116,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage110,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage101,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage85,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage78,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage71,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage65,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage58,616 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage50,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,070 miles
PASS
Mileage40,473 miles
Since last MOT+9,377 miles
PASS
Mileage31,096 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

RegistrationOY53 GDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 GDX

What car is OY53 GDX?

OY53 GDX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 GDX?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 GDX was 163,750 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 GDX passed its MOT?

OY53 GDX has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2025.

Is OY53 GDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 GDX 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 OY53 GDX?

OY53 GDX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.