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VO53 LFK

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 168,918 miles on the clock, averaging 10,137 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 LFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,137

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 reading168,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,259
Average per year10,137
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 LFK 40k72k104k137k169k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,918 miles
Since last MOT+12,259 miles
PASS
Mileage156,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,659 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage146,451 miles
Since last MOT+12,758 miles
PASS
Mileage133,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage130,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,414 miles
PASS
Mileage124,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,333 miles
Since last MOT+14,847 miles
PASS
Mileage109,486 miles
Since last MOT+276 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,210 miles
Since last MOT+14,995 miles
PASS
Mileage94,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,215 miles
Since last MOT+14,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,537 miles
Since last MOT+14,414 miles
PASS
Mileage65,123 miles
Since last MOT+13,104 miles
PASS
Mileage52,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,230 miles
PASS
Mileage39,789 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LFK
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 LFK

What car is VO53 LFK?

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

What is the mileage of VO53 LFK?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 LFK was 168,918 miles, recorded on 16 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 LFK passed its MOT?

VO53 LFK has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2019.

Is VO53 LFK ULEZ compliant?

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

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