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WF53 FEK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 168,084 miles on the clock, averaging 9,487 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WF53 FEK

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,487

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,567
Average per year9,487
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 FEK 34k67k101k134k168k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,084 miles
Since last MOT+9,567 miles
PASS
Mileage158,517 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,515 miles
Since last MOT+12,554 miles
PASS
Mileage145,961 miles
Since last MOT+14,695 miles
PASS
Mileage131,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,005 miles
PASS
Mileage120,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,261 miles
Since last MOT+21,167 miles
PASS
Mileage99,094 miles
Since last MOT+12,648 miles
PASS
Mileage86,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage82,655 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage80,265 miles
Since last MOT+5,812 miles
PASS
Mileage74,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage67,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,992 miles
Since last MOT+9,819 miles
PASS
Mileage58,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage50,538 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,537 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage41,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage33,698 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 FEK

What car is WF53 FEK?

WF53 FEK is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 FEK?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 FEK was 168,084 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 FEK passed its MOT?

WF53 FEK has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2020.

Is WF53 FEK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 FEK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF53 FEK?

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