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VE53 NHJ

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 248,470 miles on the clock, averaging 8,901 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 VE53 NHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
248,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,901

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading248,470 miles
Reading date
Miles last year188
Average per year8,901
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 NHJ 113k147k181k215k248k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage248,470 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage248,282 miles
Since last MOT+11,335 miles
PASS
Mileage236,947 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage236,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage229,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage229,027 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage228,927 miles
PASS
Mileage355,412 miles
Since last MOT+142,294 miles
PASS
Mileage213,118 miles
Since last MOT+335 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage208,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage203,069 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,065 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage197,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage192,009 miles
Since last MOT+12,570 miles
PASS
Mileage179,439 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,264 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage165,883 miles
Since last MOT+781 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,102 miles
Since last MOT+12,578 miles
PASS
Mileage152,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,591 miles
Since last MOT+9,036 miles
PASS
Mileage135,555 miles
Since last MOT+10,327 miles
PASS
Mileage125,228 miles
Since last MOT+12,258 miles
PASS
Mileage112,970 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 NHJ
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 NHJ

What car is VE53 NHJ?

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

What is the mileage of VE53 NHJ?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 NHJ was 248,470 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 NHJ passed its MOT?

VE53 NHJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2022.

Is VE53 NHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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