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ST53 UMA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 153,923 miles on the clock, averaging 8,637 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 UMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,923
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,637

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,923 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,637
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST53 UMA 35k64k94k124k154k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,923 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,918 miles
Since last MOT+14,659 miles
PASS
Mileage139,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,259 miles
Since last MOT+14,013 miles
PASS
Mileage125,246 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage119,671 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage114,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage109,399 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage105,399 miles
Since last MOT+7,783 miles
PASS
Mileage97,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage89,772 miles
Since last MOT+10,700 miles
PASS
Mileage79,072 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage71,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,272 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage55,972 miles
Since last MOT+11,071 miles
PASS
Mileage44,901 miles
Since last MOT+10,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,601 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

RegistrationST53 UMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 UMA

What car is ST53 UMA?

ST53 UMA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 UMA?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 UMA was 153,923 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 UMA passed its MOT?

ST53 UMA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2020.

Is ST53 UMA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 UMA 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 ST53 UMA?

ST53 UMA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.