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PO53 OJC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 158,167 miles on the clock, averaging 10,249 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 PO53 OJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,167
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,249

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 reading158,167 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,249
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO53 OJC 52k79k105k132k158k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,167 miles
Since last MOT+13,114 miles
PASS
Mileage145,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage138,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage134,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,108 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage125,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,172 miles
PASS
Mileage115,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,444 miles
PASS
Mileage106,126 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage94,065 miles
Since last MOT+12,331 miles
PASS
Mileage81,734 miles
Since last MOT+11,774 miles
PASS
Mileage69,960 miles
Since last MOT+17,578 miles
PASS
Mileage52,382 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

RegistrationPO53 OJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PO53 OJC

What car is PO53 OJC?

PO53 OJC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PO53 OJC?

The last recorded mileage for PO53 OJC was 158,167 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO53 OJC passed its MOT?

PO53 OJC has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2017.

Is PO53 OJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO53 OJC 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 PO53 OJC?

PO53 OJC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.