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VA53 WRX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VA53 WRX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,294

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year9,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 WRX 15k58k100k142k185k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage184,724 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,708 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
PASS
Mileage178,096 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage171,517 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,509 miles
Since last MOT+4,746 miles
PASS
Mileage166,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,763 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage155,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,961 miles
Since last MOT+11,952 miles
PASS
Mileage144,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage138,430 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage126,191 miles
Since last MOT+13,204 miles
PASS
Mileage112,987 miles
Since last MOT+11,567 miles
PASS
Mileage101,420 miles
Since last MOT+12,497 miles
PASS
Mileage88,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage80,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage73,711 miles
Since last MOT+22,773 miles
PASS
Mileage50,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage47,892 miles
Since last MOT+9,628 miles
PASS
Mileage38,264 miles
Since last MOT+10,798 miles
PASS
Mileage27,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,466 miles
Since last MOT+12,066 miles
PASS
Mileage15,400 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

RegistrationVA53 WRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 WRX

What car is VA53 WRX?

VA53 WRX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

Has VA53 WRX passed its MOT?

VA53 WRX has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is VA53 WRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 WRX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VA53 WRX?

VA53 WRX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.