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VO53 ETY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 146,539 miles on the clock, averaging 6,959 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VO53 ETY

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,959

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,189
Average per year6,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 ETY 27k57k87k117k147k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,539 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage144,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage141,395 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage138,492 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage134,653 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,560 miles
Since last MOT+7,134 miles
PASS
Mileage127,426 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
PASS
Mileage119,569 miles
FAIL
Mileage632,808 miles
Since last MOT+521,119 miles
PASS
Mileage111,689 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,586 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
PASS
Mileage103,393 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage94,973 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,025 miles
PASS
Mileage86,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,802 miles
PASS
Mileage79,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage70,991 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage61,798 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage53,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage45,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage36,638 miles
Since last MOT+9,467 miles
PASS
Mileage27,171 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 ETY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 ETY

What car is VO53 ETY?

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

What is the mileage of VO53 ETY?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 ETY was 146,539 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 ETY passed its MOT?

VO53 ETY has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2024.

Is VO53 ETY ULEZ compliant?

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

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