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WG53 FHA

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 108,262 miles on the clock, averaging 10,608 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 WG53 FHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,262
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,608

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 reading108,262 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 FHA 42k58k75k92k108k '06'13'10

Check WG53 FHA

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage100,811 miles
PASS
Mileage163,525 miles
Since last MOT+67,642 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,812 miles
Since last MOT+13,294 miles
PASS
Mileage76,518 miles
Since last MOT+16,495 miles
PASS
Mileage60,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,023 miles
Since last MOT+13,650 miles
PASS
Mileage46,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage41,783 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

RegistrationWG53 FHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 FHA

What car is WG53 FHA?

WG53 FHA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 FHA?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 FHA was 108,262 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 FHA passed its MOT?

WG53 FHA has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2013.

Is WG53 FHA ULEZ compliant?

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

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