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VO53 AYM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 156,704 miles on the clock, averaging 9,283 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 AYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,283

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 reading156,704 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,283
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 AYM 48k76k103k130k157k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage154,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,419 miles
Since last MOT+17,523 miles
PASS
Mileage134,896 miles
Since last MOT+15,236 miles
PASS
Mileage119,660 miles
Since last MOT+12,207 miles
PASS
Mileage107,453 miles
Since last MOT+11,824 miles
PASS
Mileage95,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage91,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage85,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage79,600 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
PASS
Mileage70,980 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage59,983 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage48,484 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 AYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 AYM

What car is VO53 AYM?

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

What is the mileage of VO53 AYM?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 AYM was 156,704 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 AYM passed its MOT?

VO53 AYM has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2018.

Is VO53 AYM ULEZ compliant?

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

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