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VO53 WXA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 189,075 miles on the clock, averaging 9,234 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 WXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,075
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,234

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,075 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,975
Average per year9,234
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO53 WXA 42k79k116k152k189k '06'22'16

Check VO53 WXA

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
PASS
Mileage180,100 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,098 miles
Since last MOT+11,468 miles
PASS
Mileage168,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,630 miles
Since last MOT+16,090 miles
PASS
Mileage152,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,540 miles
Since last MOT+13,121 miles
PASS
Mileage139,419 miles
Since last MOT+12,286 miles
PASS
Mileage127,133 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage117,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,194 miles
PASS
Mileage109,640 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage102,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,722 miles
PASS
Mileage94,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,655 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
PASS
Mileage93,829 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage83,752 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage75,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,120 miles
PASS
Mileage65,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,220 miles
PASS
Mileage57,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage50,135 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage42,393 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 WXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 WXA

What car is VO53 WXA?

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

What is the mileage of VO53 WXA?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 WXA was 189,075 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 WXA passed its MOT?

VO53 WXA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2022.

Is VO53 WXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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