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WF53 FFK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 167,792 miles on the clock, averaging 9,342 miles per year, above 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 FFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,792
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
9,342

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 reading167,792 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,342
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF53 FFK 36k69k102k135k168k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,792 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage161,059 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,039 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage151,960 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,886 miles
Since last MOT+10,254 miles
PASS
Mileage141,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,632 miles
Since last MOT+11,896 miles
PASS
Mileage129,736 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,726 miles
Since last MOT+13,040 miles
PASS
Mileage116,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage106,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,217 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage95,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,575 miles
PASS
Mileage84,003 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage75,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage67,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,819 miles
PASS
Mileage58,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage52,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage44,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,947 miles
PASS
Mileage35,835 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 FFK

What car is WF53 FFK?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 FFK?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 FFK was 167,792 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 FFK passed its MOT?

WF53 FFK has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2020.

Is WF53 FFK ULEZ compliant?

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

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