Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 152,796 miles on the clock, averaging 10,038 miles per year, above 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 AX53 CVA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 152,796 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,871 |
| Average per year | 10,038 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AX53 CVA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AX — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AX53 CVA
What car is AX53 CVA?
AX53 CVA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AX53 CVA?
The last recorded mileage for AX53 CVA was 152,796 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX53 CVA passed its MOT?
AX53 CVA has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 3 Jul 2019.
Is AX53 CVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 CVA 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 AX53 CVA?
AX53 CVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.