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WR53 GVW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 91,233 miles on the clock, averaging 8,507 miles per year, around 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 WR53 GVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,507

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,233 miles
Reading date
Miles last year329
Average per year8,507
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 GVW 32k47k62k76k91k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,233 miles
Since last MOT+329 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,904 miles
Since last MOT+10,245 miles
PASS
Mileage80,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage72,121 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,848 miles
PASS
Mileage64,269 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage55,727 miles
Since last MOT+12,458 miles
PASS
Mileage43,269 miles
Since last MOT+11,450 miles
PASS
Mileage31,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,819 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 GVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 GVW

What car is WR53 GVW?

WR53 GVW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 GVW?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 GVW was 91,233 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 GVW passed its MOT?

WR53 GVW has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2013.

Is WR53 GVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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