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WG53 FPU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 90,310 miles on the clock, averaging 3,698 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 FPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,698

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

Low mileage
Latest reading90,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,707
Average per year3,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 FPU 23k39k56k73k90k '07'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,707 miles
PASS
Mileage88,603 miles
Since last MOT+1,419 miles
PASS
Mileage87,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage84,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage82,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage80,589 miles
Since last MOT+2,036 miles
PASS
Mileage78,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage75,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,648 miles
PASS
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage66,892 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage61,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,505 miles
Since last MOT+639 miles
PASS
Mileage56,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage51,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage49,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage46,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage42,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage35,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,663 miles
PASS
Mileage28,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,205 miles
PASS
Mileage22,501 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 FPU

What car is WG53 FPU?

WG53 FPU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 FPU?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 FPU was 90,310 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 FPU passed its MOT?

WG53 FPU has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.

Is WG53 FPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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