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WV53 NHN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 169,026 miles on the clock, averaging 12,315 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 WV53 NHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,026
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
12,315

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 reading169,026 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,315
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WV53 NHN 38k70k103k136k169k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage163,665 miles
Since last MOT+6,633 miles
PASS
Mileage157,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,869 miles
PASS
Mileage144,163 miles
Since last MOT+15,859 miles
PASS
Mileage128,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,304 miles
Since last MOT+15,739 miles
PASS
Mileage112,565 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,408 miles
Since last MOT+16,928 miles
PASS
Mileage95,480 miles
Since last MOT+11,774 miles
PASS
Mileage83,706 miles
Since last MOT+13,305 miles
PASS
Mileage70,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,926 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage51,561 miles
Since last MOT+13,965 miles
PASS
Mileage37,596 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

RegistrationWV53 NHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 NHN

What car is WV53 NHN?

WV53 NHN is a white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 NHN?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 NHN was 169,026 miles, recorded on 16 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 NHN passed its MOT?

WV53 NHN has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2017.

Is WV53 NHN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 NHN 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 WV53 NHN?

WV53 NHN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.