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WA53 VJD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 86,790 miles on the clock, averaging 8,692 miles per year, around 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 WA53 VJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,692

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,790 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,699
Average per year8,692
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 VJD 14k33k51k69k87k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,790 miles
Since last MOT+10,699 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+15,497 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,001 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,555 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,060 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,096 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,163 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage14,498 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WA53 VJD

What car is WA53 VJD?

WA53 VJD is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WA53 VJD?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 VJD was 86,790 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 VJD passed its MOT?

WA53 VJD has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2015.

Is WA53 VJD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 VJD 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 WA53 VJD?

WA53 VJD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.