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CE53 SYX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 57,219 miles on the clock, averaging 3,001 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 SYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,001

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,077
Average per year3,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 SYX 8k20k33k45k57k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,219 miles
Since last MOT+11,077 miles
PASS
Mileage46,142 miles
Since last MOT+11,490 miles
PASS
Mileage34,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage30,225 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
PASS
Mileage30,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,170 miles
Since last MOT+483 miles
PASS
Mileage29,687 miles
Since last MOT+909 miles
PASS
Mileage28,778 miles
Since last MOT+738 miles
PASS
Mileage28,040 miles
Since last MOT+758 miles
PASS
Mileage27,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
PASS
Mileage26,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage24,654 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage22,786 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage21,417 miles
Since last MOT+1,110 miles
PASS
Mileage20,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage17,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,494 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage11,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,766 miles
PASS
Mileage7,847 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 SYX

What car is CE53 SYX?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 SYX?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 SYX was 57,219 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 SYX passed its MOT?

CE53 SYX has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2023.

Is CE53 SYX ULEZ compliant?

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

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