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VO53 AWH

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 183,533 miles on the clock, averaging 8,853 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 VO53 AWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,853

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,533 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 AWH 32k70k108k146k184k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage178,216 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,652 miles
PASS
Mileage171,563 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage165,020 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,019 miles
Since last MOT+13,083 miles
PASS
Mileage151,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,880 miles
PASS
Mileage144,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage138,008 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,979 miles
PASS
Mileage131,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage123,763 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage113,623 miles
Since last MOT+16,506 miles
PASS
Mileage97,117 miles
Since last MOT+25,465 miles
PASS
Mileage71,652 miles
Since last MOT+11,506 miles
PASS
Mileage60,146 miles
Since last MOT+1,783 miles
PASS
Mileage58,363 miles
Since last MOT+8,594 miles
PASS
Mileage49,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage41,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,423 miles
PASS
Mileage34,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage32,346 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 AWH
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 AWH

What car is VO53 AWH?

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

What is the mileage of VO53 AWH?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 AWH was 183,533 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 AWH passed its MOT?

VO53 AWH has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.

Is VO53 AWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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