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WG53 PWF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 240,641 miles on the clock, averaging 10,357 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 PWF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
240,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,357

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 reading240,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year178
Average per year10,357
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG53 PWF 38k89k139k190k241k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,641 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
FAIL
Mileage240,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage232,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage224,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage211,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,281 miles
PASS
Mileage204,051 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage197,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage192,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage182,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,326 miles
PASS
Mileage171,833 miles
Since last MOT+12,142 miles
PASS
Mileage159,691 miles
Since last MOT+11,603 miles
PASS
Mileage148,088 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,078 miles
Since last MOT+11,597 miles
PASS
Mileage136,481 miles
Since last MOT+250 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,231 miles
Since last MOT+11,445 miles
PASS
Mileage124,786 miles
Since last MOT+10,073 miles
PASS
Mileage114,713 miles
Since last MOT+11,028 miles
PASS
Mileage103,685 miles
Since last MOT+12,700 miles
PASS
Mileage90,985 miles
Since last MOT+12,355 miles
PASS
Mileage78,630 miles
Since last MOT+12,283 miles
PASS
Mileage66,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,347 miles
Since last MOT+13,498 miles
PASS
Mileage52,849 miles
Since last MOT+14,634 miles
PASS
Mileage38,215 miles

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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 PWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 PWF

What car is WG53 PWF?

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

What is the mileage of WG53 PWF?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 PWF was 240,641 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 PWF passed its MOT?

WG53 PWF has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2026.

Is WG53 PWF ULEZ compliant?

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

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