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WF53 BXE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 91,954 miles on the clock, averaging 3,210 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for WF53 BXE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,954
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,210

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,954 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,800
Average per year3,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 BXE 28k44k60k76k92k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage85,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage81,474 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage80,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,212 miles
PASS
Mileage79,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,298 miles
Since last MOT+1,030 miles
PASS
Mileage78,268 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,109 miles
PASS
Mileage77,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage74,422 miles
Since last MOT+2,127 miles
PASS
Mileage72,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,272 miles
PASS
Mileage70,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,615 miles
PASS
Mileage67,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage64,309 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage60,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,231 miles
PASS
Mileage57,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
PASS
Mileage53,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage48,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,562 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage44,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage39,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage34,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage28,105 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 BXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 BXE

What car is WF53 BXE?

WF53 BXE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 BXE?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 BXE was 91,954 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 BXE passed its MOT?

WF53 BXE has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2026.

Is WF53 BXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 BXE 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 WF53 BXE?

WF53 BXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.