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WF53 KNH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 12 (54% pass rate). It has 178,478 miles on the clock, averaging 10,265 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 KNH

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
10,265

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,812
Average per year10,265
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF53 KNH 34k70k106k142k178k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage171,666 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,655 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage165,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage156,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,853 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,337 miles
PASS
Mileage147,349 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage140,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage131,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage122,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,885 miles
Since last MOT+13,054 miles
PASS
Mileage109,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,831 miles
Since last MOT+16,163 miles
PASS
Mileage93,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,668 miles
Since last MOT+13,560 miles
PASS
Mileage80,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,108 miles
Since last MOT+11,729 miles
PASS
Mileage68,379 miles
Since last MOT+12,665 miles
PASS
Mileage55,714 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage44,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,970 miles
Since last MOT+11,456 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,514 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 KNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 KNH

What car is WF53 KNH?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 KNH?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 KNH was 178,478 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 KNH passed its MOT?

WF53 KNH has had 26 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (14 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2020.

Is WF53 KNH ULEZ compliant?

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

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