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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 166,638 miles on the clock, averaging 9,900 miles per year, above 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 NWU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 166,638 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,900 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WL53 NWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WL — Truro, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WL53 NWU
What car is WL53 NWU?
WL53 NWU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Truro in 2004.
What is the mileage of WL53 NWU?
The last recorded mileage for WL53 NWU was 166,638 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WL53 NWU passed its MOT?
WL53 NWU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2022.
Is WL53 NWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 NWU 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 WL53 NWU?
WL53 NWU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.