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WF53 USX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 143,269 miles on the clock, averaging 7,185 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WF53 USX

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,185

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,091
Average per year7,185
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 USX 43k68k93k118k143k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,269 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage139,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,041 miles
PASS
Mileage135,137 miles
Since last MOT+812 miles
PASS
Mileage134,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,377 miles
PASS
Mileage132,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage130,048 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage126,449 miles
Since last MOT+10,279 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,170 miles
Since last MOT+9,190 miles
PASS
Mileage106,980 miles
Since last MOT+8,943 miles
PASS
Mileage98,037 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage89,138 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage79,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,306 miles
Since last MOT+10,666 miles
PASS
Mileage68,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,640 miles
Since last MOT+13,246 miles
PASS
Mileage55,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,394 miles
Since last MOT+12,555 miles
PASS
Mileage42,839 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 USX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 USX

What car is WF53 USX?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 USX?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 USX was 143,269 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 USX passed its MOT?

WF53 USX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2020.

Is WF53 USX ULEZ compliant?

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

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