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WF53 CKO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGold
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 124,764 miles on the clock, averaging 6,715 miles per year, below 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 WF53 CKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,764
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,715

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,764 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,715
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 CKO 19k46k72k98k125k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,764 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage119,984 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
PASS
Mileage119,909 miles
Since last MOT+12,450 miles
PASS
Mileage107,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,512 miles
PASS
Mileage101,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage97,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage90,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,027 miles
Since last MOT+9,411 miles
PASS
Mileage80,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage72,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage66,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage59,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage53,088 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage43,037 miles
Since last MOT+8,249 miles
PASS
Mileage34,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage26,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage19,115 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 CKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 CKO

What car is WF53 CKO?

WF53 CKO is a gold Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 CKO?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 CKO was 124,764 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 CKO passed its MOT?

WF53 CKO has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2022.

Is WF53 CKO ULEZ compliant?

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

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