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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 138,511 miles on the clock, averaging 8,144 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 WKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 138,511 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11 |
| Average per year | 8,144 |
| 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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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 WKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MK53 WKU
What car is MK53 WKU?
MK53 WKU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 WKU?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 WKU was 138,511 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 WKU passed its MOT?
MK53 WKU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2021.
Is MK53 WKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 WKU 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 MK53 WKU?
MK53 WKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.