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WR53 WGX

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 184,887 miles on the clock, averaging 8,243 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WR53 WGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,243

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading184,887 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 WGX 35k72k110k147k185k '06'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,887 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage177,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,274 miles
PASS
Mileage169,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,340 miles
Since last MOT+13,000 miles
PASS
Mileage156,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,340 miles
Since last MOT+9,637 miles
PASS
Mileage146,703 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,928 miles
PASS
Mileage140,745 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage131,150 miles
Since last MOT+15,081 miles
PASS
Mileage116,069 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,927 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage105,173 miles
Since last MOT+12,624 miles
PASS
Mileage92,549 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage83,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,662 miles
PASS
Mileage72,403 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage63,647 miles
Since last MOT+12,574 miles
PASS
Mileage51,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage48,785 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage45,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage41,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage38,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage34,584 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 WGX
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 WGX

What car is WR53 WGX?

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

What is the mileage of WR53 WGX?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 WGX was 184,887 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 WGX passed its MOT?

WR53 WGX has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2025.

Is WR53 WGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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