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VE53 MUV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 254,674 miles on the clock, averaging 12,521 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 MUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
254,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,521

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading254,674 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year12,521
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE53 MUV 69k116k162k208k255k '06'21'15

Check VE53 MUV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage254,674 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage254,646 miles
Since last MOT+10,263 miles
PASS
Mileage244,383 miles
Since last MOT+11,472 miles
PASS
Mileage232,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage232,911 miles
Since last MOT+20,411 miles
PASS
Mileage212,500 miles
Since last MOT+8,799 miles
PASS
Mileage203,701 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage194,637 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,596 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage185,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,095 miles
PASS
Mileage175,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,136 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,790 miles
Since last MOT+11,654 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,136 miles
Since last MOT+10,823 miles
PASS
Mileage142,313 miles
Since last MOT+15,512 miles
PASS
Mileage126,801 miles
Since last MOT+10,631 miles
PASS
Mileage116,170 miles
Since last MOT+19,599 miles
PASS
Mileage96,571 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage84,994 miles
Since last MOT+15,502 miles
PASS
Mileage69,492 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VE53 MUV

What car is VE53 MUV?

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

What is the mileage of VE53 MUV?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 MUV was 254,674 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 MUV passed its MOT?

VE53 MUV has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2021.

Is VE53 MUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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