The road tax status for WG53 WGA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for WG53 WGA?

The MOT for WG53 WGA is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 October 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of WG53 WGA?

The recorded mileage for WG53 WGA is 166,021 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is WG53 WGA ULEZ compliant?

No, WG53 WGA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WG53 WGA

WG53 WGA

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/01/2004. Recorded mileage 166,021 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2004 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/10/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 166,021 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 22/10/2024

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Mileage: 166,021 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2004
Engine: 1896cc

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WG53 WGA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2023
166,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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WG53 WGA Mileage History

20/10/2021141,251 mi
19/10/2022147,789 mi+6,538 mi
24/10/2022147,795 mi+6 mi
16/10/2023166,021 mi+18,226 mi
19/10/2023166,021 mi

Average of roughly 12,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WG53 WGA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 09:58

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (WG53 WGA) between October 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.

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