2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DN53 TNL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 177,388 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DN53 TNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 177,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DN53 TNL Mileage History
- 06/02/2023164,074 mi
- 24/01/2024168,293 mi+4,219 mi
- 24/01/2024168,293 mi
- 29/01/2025173,476 mi+5,183 mi
- 14/01/2026177,388 mi+3,912 mi
Average of roughly 4,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN53 TNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (DN53 TNL) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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