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WR53 GTY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 174,470 miles on the clock, averaging 9,745 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 GTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,745

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,470 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 GTY 44k77k109k142k174k '06'20'14

Check WR53 GTY

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,470 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,469 miles
Since last MOT+5,451 miles
PASS
Mileage169,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage165,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage159,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,506 miles
Since last MOT+14,299 miles
PASS
Mileage145,207 miles
Since last MOT+13,744 miles
PASS
Mileage131,463 miles
Since last MOT+14,197 miles
PASS
Mileage117,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,266 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage108,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,222 miles
PASS
Mileage102,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,943 miles
PASS
Mileage95,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,738 miles
Since last MOT+11,140 miles
PASS
Mileage78,598 miles
Since last MOT+15,666 miles
PASS
Mileage62,932 miles
Since last MOT+18,937 miles
PASS
Mileage43,995 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 GTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 GTY

What car is WR53 GTY?

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

What is the mileage of WR53 GTY?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 GTY was 174,470 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 GTY passed its MOT?

WR53 GTY has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2020.

Is WR53 GTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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