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WR53 FZT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 2 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 96,618 miles on the clock, averaging 33,183 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WR53 FZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
33,183

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading96,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30,615
Average per year33,183
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 FZT 66k74k81k89k97k '06'07

Check WR53 FZT

Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,618 miles
Since last MOT+30,615 miles
PASS
Mileage66,003 miles

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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

RegistrationWR53 FZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 FZT

What car is WR53 FZT?

WR53 FZT is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 FZT?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 FZT was 96,618 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 FZT passed its MOT?

WR53 FZT has had 2 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (2 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2007.

Is WR53 FZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 FZT 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 WR53 FZT?

WR53 FZT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.