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WF53 FFD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 152,951 miles on the clock, averaging 7,111 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for WF53 FFD

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,951
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,111

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 reading152,951 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,153
Average per year7,111
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 FFD 19k52k86k119k153k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage148,798 miles
Since last MOT+10,641 miles
PASS
Mileage138,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage133,375 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage129,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage125,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage119,768 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,766 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage113,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,916 miles
PASS
Mileage108,516 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,257 miles
Since last MOT+16,101 miles
PASS
Mileage92,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,596 miles
PASS
Mileage81,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage73,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,890 miles
PASS
Mileage64,542 miles
Since last MOT+8,025 miles
PASS
Mileage56,517 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage49,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,603 miles
PASS
Mileage42,848 miles
Since last MOT+9,417 miles
PASS
Mileage33,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,266 miles
PASS
Mileage25,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,165 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage18,850 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 FFD

What car is WF53 FFD?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 FFD?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 FFD was 152,951 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 FFD passed its MOT?

WF53 FFD has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2025.

Is WF53 FFD ULEZ compliant?

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

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