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VA53 KZT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 186,456 miles on the clock, averaging 7,772 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 VA53 KZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,772

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 KZT 48k82k117k152k186k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,456 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
PASS
Mileage184,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage177,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage172,319 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,269 miles
Since last MOT+11,536 miles
PASS
Mileage160,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,733 miles
Since last MOT+12,810 miles
PASS
Mileage147,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,923 miles
Since last MOT+13,632 miles
PASS
Mileage134,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,291 miles
Since last MOT+12,971 miles
PASS
Mileage121,320 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,315 miles
Since last MOT+18,938 miles
PASS
Mileage102,377 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,367 miles
Since last MOT+13,160 miles
PASS
Mileage89,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage82,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage77,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage73,499 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage68,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage65,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage59,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage53,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage47,785 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

RegistrationVA53 KZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 KZT

What car is VA53 KZT?

VA53 KZT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA53 KZT?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 KZT was 186,456 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 KZT passed its MOT?

VA53 KZT has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2024.

Is VA53 KZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 KZT 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 VA53 KZT?

VA53 KZT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.