Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 137,970 miles on the clock, averaging 7,744 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for WG53 RDO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,970 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 7,744 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WG53 RDO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WG — Exeter, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WG53 RDO
What car is WG53 RDO?
WG53 RDO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.
What is the mileage of WG53 RDO?
The last recorded mileage for WG53 RDO was 137,970 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WG53 RDO passed its MOT?
WG53 RDO has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2020.
Is WG53 RDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 RDO 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 RDO?
WG53 RDO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.