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 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 160,280 miles on the clock, averaging 6,856 miles per year, 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 WM53 AFO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 160,280 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,741 |
| Average per year | 6,856 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WM53 AFO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WM — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WM53 AFO
What car is WM53 AFO?
WM53 AFO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2004.
What is the mileage of WM53 AFO?
The last recorded mileage for WM53 AFO was 160,280 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WM53 AFO passed its MOT?
WM53 AFO has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.
Is WM53 AFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM53 AFO 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 WM53 AFO?
WM53 AFO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.