Vehicle summary
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 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 182,127 miles on the clock, averaging 7,673 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for WG53 BBO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,127 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,558 |
| Average per year | 7,673 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | WG53 BBO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WG — Exeter, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WG53 BBO
What car is WG53 BBO?
WG53 BBO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.
What is the mileage of WG53 BBO?
The last recorded mileage for WG53 BBO was 182,127 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WG53 BBO passed its MOT?
WG53 BBO has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 25 Aug 2023.
Is WG53 BBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 BBO 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 WG53 BBO?
WG53 BBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.