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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 173,473 miles on the clock, averaging 7,763 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for WL53 GDO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 173,473 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,678 |
| Average per year | 7,763 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WL53 GDO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WL — Truro, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WL53 GDO
What car is WL53 GDO?
WL53 GDO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.
What is the mileage of WL53 GDO?
The last recorded mileage for WL53 GDO was 173,473 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WL53 GDO passed its MOT?
WL53 GDO has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.
Is WL53 GDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 GDO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is WL53 GDO?
WL53 GDO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.