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CE53 GYD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 102,028 miles on the clock, averaging 6,751 miles per year, 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 CE53 GYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,751

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,028 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 GYD 14k36k58k80k102k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,028 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,027 miles
Since last MOT+687 miles
PASS
Mileage101,340 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage98,398 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage93,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,143 miles
PASS
Mileage84,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage77,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage69,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,794 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,626 miles
Since last MOT+10,955 miles
PASS
Mileage47,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,409 miles
PASS
Mileage37,262 miles
Since last MOT+15,419 miles
PASS
Mileage21,843 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage18,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,695 miles
PASS
Mileage14,441 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 GYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 GYD

What car is CE53 GYD?

CE53 GYD is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 GYD?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 GYD was 102,028 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 GYD passed its MOT?

CE53 GYD has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2019.

Is CE53 GYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 GYD 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 CE53 GYD?

CE53 GYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.