Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 82,809 miles on the clock, averaging 4,642 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for PO53 ONU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,809 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,642 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PO53 ONU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PO — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PO53 ONU
What car is PO53 ONU?
PO53 ONU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PO53 ONU?
The last recorded mileage for PO53 ONU was 82,809 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PO53 ONU passed its MOT?
PO53 ONU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2020.
Is PO53 ONU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO53 ONU 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 ONU?
PO53 ONU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.