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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 53,699 miles on the clock, averaging 3,644 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 WL53 GFE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 53,699 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,706 |
| Average per year | 3,644 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WL53 GFE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 GFE
What car is WL53 GFE?
WL53 GFE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.
What is the mileage of WL53 GFE?
The last recorded mileage for WL53 GFE was 53,699 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WL53 GFE passed its MOT?
WL53 GFE has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Nov 2019.
Is WL53 GFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 GFE 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 WL53 GFE?
WL53 GFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.