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 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 52,889 miles on the clock, averaging 3,217 miles per year, well 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 WHB
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 52,889 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,217 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WR53 WHB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| 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 WHB
What car is WR53 WHB?
WR53 WHB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.
What is the mileage of WR53 WHB?
The last recorded mileage for WR53 WHB was 52,889 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WR53 WHB passed its MOT?
WR53 WHB has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2016.
Is WR53 WHB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 WHB 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 WHB?
WR53 WHB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.