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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 149,217 miles on the clock, averaging 7,073 miles per year, 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 WGP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 149,217 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,324 |
| Average per year | 7,073 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WG53 WGP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WG — Exeter, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WG53 WGP
What car is WG53 WGP?
WG53 WGP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.
What is the mileage of WG53 WGP?
The last recorded mileage for WG53 WGP was 149,217 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WG53 WGP passed its MOT?
WG53 WGP has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.
Is WG53 WGP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 WGP 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 WGP?
WG53 WGP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.