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WG53 UUT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 162,949 miles on the clock, averaging 10,402 miles per year, above 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 UUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,402

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,949 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,402
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 UUT 44k74k104k133k163k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,949 miles
Since last MOT+16,673 miles
PASS
Mileage146,276 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage136,721 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage126,386 miles
Since last MOT+14,989 miles
PASS
Mileage111,397 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage100,643 miles
Since last MOT+13,504 miles
PASS
Mileage87,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage80,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage71,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage62,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage59,129 miles
Since last MOT+14,835 miles
PASS
Mileage44,294 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 UUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 UUT

What car is WG53 UUT?

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

What is the mileage of WG53 UUT?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 UUT was 162,949 miles, recorded on 9 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 UUT passed its MOT?

WG53 UUT has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2018.

Is WG53 UUT ULEZ compliant?

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

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