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VE53 HAX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 3200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 130,961 miles on the clock, averaging 6,561 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for VE53 HAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,961
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,561

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,961 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,469
Average per year6,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 HAX 9k40k70k101k131k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,961 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage129,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage125,331 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage119,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,962 miles
PASS
Mileage117,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage115,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage111,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage108,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage105,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage102,809 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage96,126 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage89,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage83,514 miles
Since last MOT+8,245 miles
PASS
Mileage75,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage69,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage62,998 miles
Since last MOT+24,590 miles
PASS
Mileage38,408 miles
Since last MOT+14,974 miles
PASS
Mileage23,434 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,433 miles
Since last MOT+14,059 miles
PASS
Mileage9,374 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 HAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 HAX

What car is VE53 HAX?

VE53 HAX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 HAX?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 HAX was 130,961 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 HAX passed its MOT?

VE53 HAX has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.

Is VE53 HAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 HAX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VE53 HAX?

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