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PX53 VJA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 117,724 miles on the clock, averaging 16,419 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 PX53 VJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
16,419

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,724 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,419
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PX53 VJA 49k66k84k101k118k '06'10'09

Check PX53 VJA

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,724 miles
Since last MOT+18,572 miles
PASS
Mileage99,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,152 miles
Since last MOT+19,611 miles
PASS
Mileage79,541 miles
Since last MOT+15,380 miles
PASS
Mileage64,161 miles
Since last MOT+14,855 miles
PASS
Mileage49,306 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

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

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About PX53 VJA

What car is PX53 VJA?

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

What is the mileage of PX53 VJA?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 VJA was 117,724 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 VJA passed its MOT?

PX53 VJA has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2010.

Is PX53 VJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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