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WG53 EUX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 141,222 miles on the clock, averaging 6,806 miles per year, below 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 WG53 EUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,222
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,806

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,222 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year6,806
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 EUX 12k45k77k109k141k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,222 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage137,302 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,287 miles
Since last MOT+12,876 miles
PASS
Mileage124,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,411 miles
Since last MOT+11,684 miles
PASS
Mileage112,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,727 miles
Since last MOT+15,684 miles
PASS
Mileage97,043 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,892 miles
PASS
Mileage86,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage80,617 miles
Since last MOT+6,694 miles
PASS
Mileage73,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage69,617 miles
Since last MOT+11,412 miles
PASS
Mileage58,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage52,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage45,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,868 miles
PASS
Mileage39,331 miles
Since last MOT+5,242 miles
PASS
Mileage34,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage29,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage25,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,272 miles
PASS
Mileage20,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage17,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage12,298 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 EUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 EUX

What car is WG53 EUX?

WG53 EUX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 EUX?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 EUX was 141,222 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 EUX passed its MOT?

WG53 EUX has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2025.

Is WG53 EUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 EUX 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 WG53 EUX?

WG53 EUX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.