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WF53 KND

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 157,228 miles on the clock, averaging 9,188 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 KND

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,228
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,188

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,228 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,246
Average per year9,188
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF53 KND 35k65k96k127k157k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage157,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage149,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage142,153 miles
Since last MOT+9,717 miles
PASS
Mileage132,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,111 miles
PASS
Mileage124,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,561 miles
PASS
Mileage116,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,223 miles
PASS
Mileage107,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,965 miles
PASS
Mileage98,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,576 miles
Since last MOT+11,242 miles
PASS
Mileage87,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,826 miles
PASS
Mileage76,508 miles
Since last MOT+11,974 miles
PASS
Mileage64,534 miles
Since last MOT+10,010 miles
PASS
Mileage54,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,866 miles
PASS
Mileage44,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,920 miles
PASS
Mileage34,738 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 KND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 KND

What car is WF53 KND?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 KND?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 KND was 157,228 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 KND passed its MOT?

WF53 KND has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jan 2020.

Is WF53 KND ULEZ compliant?

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

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