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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 164,460 miles on the clock, averaging 10,966 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for WR53 UPV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,460 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,507 |
| Average per year | 10,966 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WR53 UPV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WR — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WR53 UPV
What car is WR53 UPV?
WR53 UPV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.
What is the mileage of WR53 UPV?
The last recorded mileage for WR53 UPV was 164,460 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WR53 UPV passed its MOT?
WR53 UPV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2015.
Is WR53 UPV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 UPV 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 UPV?
WR53 UPV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.