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WG53 SVZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 115,197 miles on the clock, averaging 4,724 miles per year, well below 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 SVZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,724

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading115,197 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 SVZ 23k46k69k92k115k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,197 miles
Since last MOT+5,571 miles
PASS
Mileage109,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,626 miles
Since last MOT+10,795 miles
PASS
Mileage98,831 miles
Since last MOT+15,203 miles
PASS
Mileage83,628 miles
Since last MOT+623 miles
PASS
Mileage83,005 miles
Since last MOT+1,770 miles
PASS
Mileage81,235 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage79,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,177 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage75,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage71,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage68,130 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage65,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage61,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage57,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,395 miles
PASS
Mileage48,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage45,099 miles
Since last MOT+4,609 miles
PASS
Mileage40,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage35,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage28,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage23,473 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 SVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 SVZ

What car is WG53 SVZ?

WG53 SVZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WG53 SVZ?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 SVZ was 115,197 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 SVZ passed its MOT?

WG53 SVZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is WG53 SVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 SVZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 SVZ?

WG53 SVZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.