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VO53 AVU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 154,036 miles on the clock, averaging 12,370 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 AVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,370

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 reading154,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,370
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO53 AVU 55k80k105k129k154k '06'14'11

Check VO53 AVU

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,036 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,035 miles
Since last MOT+17,087 miles
PASS
Mileage136,948 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,646 miles
Since last MOT+16,707 miles
PASS
Mileage122,939 miles
Since last MOT+13,806 miles
PASS
Mileage109,133 miles
Since last MOT+12,635 miles
PASS
Mileage96,498 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage86,522 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,046 miles
PASS
Mileage70,708 miles
Since last MOT+15,562 miles
PASS
Mileage55,146 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 AVU
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 AVU

What car is VO53 AVU?

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

What is the mileage of VO53 AVU?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 AVU was 154,036 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 AVU passed its MOT?

VO53 AVU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2014.

Is VO53 AVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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