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WG53 NMY

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 213,906 miles on the clock, averaging 11,744 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 NMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
11,744

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 reading213,906 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,561
Average per year11,744
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 NMY 54k94k134k174k214k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage213,906 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage209,345 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage202,659 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,655 miles
Since last MOT+4,201 miles
PASS
Mileage198,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage192,202 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,198 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage183,488 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage177,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,806 miles
Since last MOT+10,384 miles
PASS
Mileage167,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage160,670 miles
Since last MOT+13,275 miles
PASS
Mileage147,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,395 miles
Since last MOT+22,707 miles
PASS
Mileage124,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,688 miles
Since last MOT+17,236 miles
PASS
Mileage107,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,452 miles
Since last MOT+17,654 miles
PASS
Mileage89,798 miles
Since last MOT+17,480 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,318 miles
Since last MOT+18,601 miles
PASS
Mileage53,717 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NMY
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 NMY

What car is WG53 NMY?

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

What is the mileage of WG53 NMY?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 NMY was 213,906 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 NMY passed its MOT?

WG53 NMY has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 5 Aug 2020.

Is WG53 NMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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