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VO53 AVT

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 237,102 miles on the clock, averaging 11,448 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 VO53 AVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
237,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,448

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading237,102 miles
Reading date
Miles last year269
Average per year11,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 AVT 34k85k135k186k237k '06'24'14

Check VO53 AVT

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage237,102 miles
Since last MOT+269 miles
FAIL
Mileage236,833 miles
Since last MOT+15,965 miles
PASS
Mileage220,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,649 miles
PASS
Mileage210,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage201,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,748 miles
PASS
Mileage197,225 miles
Since last MOT+14,844 miles
PASS
Mileage182,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage172,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage162,032 miles
Since last MOT+11,647 miles
PASS
Mileage150,385 miles
Since last MOT+14,877 miles
PASS
Mileage135,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,508 miles
Since last MOT+17,288 miles
PASS
Mileage118,220 miles
Since last MOT+409 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,811 miles
Since last MOT+10,435 miles
PASS
Mileage107,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
PASS
Mileage97,423 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,422 miles
Since last MOT+10,849 miles
PASS
Mileage86,573 miles
Since last MOT+15,905 miles
PASS
Mileage70,668 miles
Since last MOT+11,025 miles
PASS
Mileage59,643 miles
Since last MOT+12,475 miles
PASS
Mileage47,168 miles
Since last MOT+13,407 miles
PASS
Mileage33,761 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

RegistrationVO53 AVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 AVT

What car is VO53 AVT?

VO53 AVT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO53 AVT?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 AVT was 237,102 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 AVT passed its MOT?

VO53 AVT has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2024.

Is VO53 AVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO53 AVT 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 VO53 AVT?

VO53 AVT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.