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WL53 KNC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Truro, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 107,254 miles on the clock, averaging 7,656 miles per year, around 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 KNC

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,254
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
7,656

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,508
Average per year7,656
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 KNC 22k43k65k86k107k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,254 miles
Since last MOT+14,508 miles
PASS
Mileage92,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,746 miles
Since last MOT+9,278 miles
PASS
Mileage83,468 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage75,186 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage67,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage59,365 miles
Since last MOT+9,024 miles
PASS
Mileage50,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage42,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage35,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage30,365 miles
Since last MOT+1,682 miles
PASS
Mileage28,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage21,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,957 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 KNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 KNC

What car is WL53 KNC?

WL53 KNC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 KNC?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 KNC was 107,254 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 KNC passed its MOT?

WL53 KNC has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2018.

Is WL53 KNC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 KNC 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 KNC?

WL53 KNC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.