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 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 70,380 miles on the clock, averaging 5,569 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 WR53 VBV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 70,380 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,993 |
| Average per year | 5,569 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WR53 VBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 VBV
What car is WR53 VBV?
WR53 VBV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.
What is the mileage of WR53 VBV?
The last recorded mileage for WR53 VBV was 70,380 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WR53 VBV passed its MOT?
WR53 VBV has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2015.
Is WR53 VBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 VBV 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 VBV?
WR53 VBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.