Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 112,206 miles on the clock, averaging 5,097 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 WLB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,206 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,097 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 WLB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 WLB
What car is EF53 WLB?
EF53 WLB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 WLB?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 WLB was 112,206 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 WLB passed its MOT?
EF53 WLB has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.
Is EF53 WLB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 WLB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EF53 WLB?
EF53 WLB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.