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WV53 NFP

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 174,164 miles on the clock, averaging 7,482 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 WV53 NFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,164
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,482

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,164 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,110
Average per year7,482
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 NFP 28k65k101k138k174k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage174,164 miles
Since last MOT+10,110 miles
PASS
Mileage164,054 miles
Since last MOT+8,469 miles
PASS
Mileage155,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage151,771 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,573 miles
PASS
Mileage143,195 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,998 miles
PASS
Mileage134,195 miles
Since last MOT+5,834 miles
PASS
Mileage128,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage122,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage116,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage109,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,637 miles
PASS
Mileage101,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,507 miles
Since last MOT+12,022 miles
PASS
Mileage89,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage85,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,476 miles
PASS
Mileage82,059 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage76,246 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage70,644 miles
Since last MOT+12,123 miles
PASS
Mileage58,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,312 miles
PASS
Mileage46,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage38,871 miles
Since last MOT+10,457 miles
PASS
Mileage28,414 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 NFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 NFP

What car is WV53 NFP?

WV53 NFP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 NFP?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 NFP was 174,164 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 NFP passed its MOT?

WV53 NFP has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 16 Mar 2026.

Is WV53 NFP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 NFP 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 WV53 NFP?

WV53 NFP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.