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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 107,025 miles on the clock, averaging 4,088 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for EX53 WWL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 107,025 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 987 |
| Average per year | 4,088 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EX53 WWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 WWL
What car is EX53 WWL?
EX53 WWL is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 WWL?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 WWL was 107,025 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 WWL passed its MOT?
EX53 WWL has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2019.
Is EX53 WWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 WWL 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 EX53 WWL?
EX53 WWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.