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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 121,321 miles on the clock, averaging 8,583 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for WA53 WTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 121,321 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,583 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WA53 WTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WA — Exeter, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WA53 WTU
What car is WA53 WTU?
WA53 WTU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.
What is the mileage of WA53 WTU?
The last recorded mileage for WA53 WTU was 121,321 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WA53 WTU passed its MOT?
WA53 WTU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2019.
Is WA53 WTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 WTU 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 WTU?
WA53 WTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.