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WA53 WNJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3189cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 85,354 miles on the clock, averaging 3,477 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for WA53 WNJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,477

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year382
Average per year3,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 WNJ 18k35k52k68k85k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,354 miles
Since last MOT+382 miles
PASS
Mileage84,972 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage84,158 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,153 miles
Since last MOT+856 miles
PASS
Mileage83,297 miles
Since last MOT+802 miles
PASS
Mileage82,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage80,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage79,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,818 miles
PASS
Mileage76,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage74,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage70,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage67,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage63,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,508 miles
PASS
Mileage62,480 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage59,693 miles
Since last MOT+5,581 miles
PASS
Mileage54,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage39,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage32,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage26,544 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,543 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage17,740 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WA53 WNJ

What car is WA53 WNJ?

WA53 WNJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WA53 WNJ?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 WNJ was 85,354 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 WNJ passed its MOT?

WA53 WNJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.

Is WA53 WNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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