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PX53 TXB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 138,925 miles on the clock, averaging 6,145 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 PX53 TXB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
138,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,145

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,938
Average per year6,145
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX53 TXB 18k49k79k109k139k '06'26'16

Check PX53 TXB

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,938 miles
PASS
Mileage131,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage125,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,576 miles
PASS
Mileage122,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage119,477 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage116,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage113,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage110,384 miles
Since last MOT+6,794 miles
PASS
Mileage103,590 miles
Since last MOT+7,752 miles
PASS
Mileage95,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,783 miles
PASS
Mileage81,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage72,801 miles
Since last MOT+9,087 miles
PASS
Mileage63,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage56,141 miles
Since last MOT+9,060 miles
PASS
Mileage47,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,988 miles
PASS
Mileage38,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage32,689 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage26,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage18,404 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

RegistrationPX53 TXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PX53 TXB

What car is PX53 TXB?

PX53 TXB is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX53 TXB?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 TXB was 138,925 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 TXB passed its MOT?

PX53 TXB has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2026.

Is PX53 TXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX53 TXB 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 PX53 TXB?

PX53 TXB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.