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WH53 HDN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 1781cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 128,791 miles on the clock, averaging 5,493 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WH53 HDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,493

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

Below average
Latest reading128,791 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,234
Average per year5,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WH53 HDN 51k70k90k109k129k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,791 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
PASS
Mileage125,557 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage120,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage113,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage110,006 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage107,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage98,456 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage93,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,627 miles
PASS
Mileage87,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
PASS
Mileage79,248 miles
Since last MOT+531 miles
PASS
Mileage78,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,563 miles
PASS
Mileage67,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage60,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage54,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,138 miles
PASS
Mileage50,757 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH53 HDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWH — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WH53 HDN

What car is WH53 HDN?

WH53 HDN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WH53 HDN?

The last recorded mileage for WH53 HDN was 128,791 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WH53 HDN passed its MOT?

WH53 HDN has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2021.

Is WH53 HDN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WH53 HDN 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 WH53 HDN?

WH53 HDN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.