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VE53 FZR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 164,548 miles on the clock, averaging 12,473 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 VE53 FZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,473

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,580
Average per year12,473
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE53 FZR 87k106k126k145k165k '06'13'10

Check VE53 FZR

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage164,548 miles
Since last MOT+12,580 miles
PASS
Mileage151,968 miles
Since last MOT+14,478 miles
PASS
Mileage137,490 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage127,470 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,380 miles
Since last MOT+14,546 miles
PASS
Mileage112,834 miles
Since last MOT+16,859 miles
PASS
Mileage95,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage86,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,646 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

RegistrationVE53 FZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 FZR

What car is VE53 FZR?

VE53 FZR is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 FZR?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 FZR was 164,548 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 FZR passed its MOT?

VE53 FZR has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 18 Feb 2013.

Is VE53 FZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 FZR 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 VE53 FZR?

VE53 FZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.