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CE53 RXZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 86,355 miles on the clock, averaging 4,144 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 RXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,144

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,235
Average per year4,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 RXZ 14k32k50k68k86k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,355 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage78,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage69,086 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,085 miles
Since last MOT+10,491 miles
PASS
Mileage58,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,594 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage55,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage50,501 miles
Since last MOT+1,817 miles
PASS
Mileage48,684 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,680 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
PASS
Mileage48,168 miles
Since last MOT+1,706 miles
PASS
Mileage46,462 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage44,347 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,214 miles
Since last MOT+61,244 miles
PASS
Mileage42,970 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage40,373 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage37,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage34,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,712 miles
PASS
Mileage30,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage26,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,471 miles
PASS
Mileage21,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,147 miles
PASS
Mileage15,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,133 miles
Since last MOT+1,508 miles
PASS
Mileage13,625 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 RXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 RXZ

What car is CE53 RXZ?

CE53 RXZ is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 RXZ?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 RXZ was 86,355 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 RXZ passed its MOT?

CE53 RXZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2024.

Is CE53 RXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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