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WG53 SVY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 126,717 miles on the clock, averaging 8,505 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 SVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,505

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,480
Average per year8,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 SVY 30k54k78k103k127k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,717 miles
Since last MOT+25,480 miles
PASS
Mileage101,237 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,236 miles
Since last MOT+20,378 miles
PASS
Mileage80,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage72,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage69,334 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage63,787 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,976 miles
PASS
Mileage57,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage52,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage49,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,219 miles
PASS
Mileage45,377 miles
PASS
Mileage187,687 miles
Since last MOT+149,845 miles
PASS
Mileage37,842 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage30,248 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 SVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 SVY

What car is WG53 SVY?

WG53 SVY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 SVY?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 SVY was 126,717 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 SVY passed its MOT?

WG53 SVY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 18 Apr 2018.

Is WG53 SVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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