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WM53 OJT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 124,146 miles on the clock, averaging 5,844 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 OJT

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,844

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,146 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,844
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM53 OJT 29k53k77k100k124k '06'23'16

Check WM53 OJT

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,146 miles
Since last MOT+13,434 miles
PASS
Mileage110,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,712 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage102,552 miles
Since last MOT+3,252 miles
PASS
Mileage99,300 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
PASS
Mileage91,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage85,424 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage81,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,525 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage77,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,709 miles
Since last MOT+20,657 miles
PASS
Mileage52,052 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,013 miles
PASS
Mileage47,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage43,569 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage41,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage37,927 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage33,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage29,146 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WM53 OJT

What car is WM53 OJT?

WM53 OJT is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM53 OJT?

The last recorded mileage for WM53 OJT was 124,146 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM53 OJT passed its MOT?

WM53 OJT has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2023.

Is WM53 OJT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM53 OJT 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 WM53 OJT?

WM53 OJT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.