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VO53 WXF

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 211,926 miles on the clock, averaging 11,466 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 WXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,466

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year68
Average per year11,466
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 WXF 54k93k133k172k212k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,926 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,858 miles
Since last MOT+13,178 miles
PASS
Mileage198,680 miles
Since last MOT+11,547 miles
PASS
Mileage187,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage180,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage175,945 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage168,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage165,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,460 miles
Since last MOT+11,714 miles
PASS
Mileage153,746 miles
Since last MOT+11,393 miles
PASS
Mileage142,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,353 miles
Since last MOT+10,857 miles
PASS
Mileage131,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
PASS
Mileage120,563 miles
Since last MOT+13,210 miles
PASS
Mileage107,353 miles
Since last MOT+285 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,068 miles
Since last MOT+17,027 miles
PASS
Mileage90,041 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,040 miles
Since last MOT+19,562 miles
PASS
Mileage70,478 miles
Since last MOT+16,175 miles
PASS
Mileage54,303 miles
Since last MOT+536 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,767 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 WXF
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 WXF

What car is VO53 WXF?

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

What is the mileage of VO53 WXF?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 WXF was 211,926 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 WXF passed its MOT?

VO53 WXF has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.

Is VO53 WXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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