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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 130,284 miles on the clock, averaging 8,949 miles per year, around 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 MZX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 130,284 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,949 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 MZX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 MZX
What car is CE53 MZX?
CE53 MZX is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 MZX?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 MZX was 130,284 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 MZX passed its MOT?
CE53 MZX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2018.
Is CE53 MZX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 MZX 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 MZX?
CE53 MZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.