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 1898cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 137,036 miles on the clock, averaging 6,269 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for WL53 KNO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,036 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,719 |
| Average per year | 6,269 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 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 KNO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1898cc |
| 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 KNO
What car is WL53 KNO?
WL53 KNO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1898cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.
What is the mileage of WL53 KNO?
The last recorded mileage for WL53 KNO was 137,036 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WL53 KNO passed its MOT?
WL53 KNO has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2025.
Is WL53 KNO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 KNO 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 KNO?
WL53 KNO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.