Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 153,005 miles on the clock, averaging 8,122 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 VTV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 153,005 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,756 |
| Average per year | 8,122 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 VTV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VTV
What car is CE53 VTV?
CE53 VTV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 VTV?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 VTV was 153,005 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 VTV passed its MOT?
CE53 VTV has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2021.
Is CE53 VTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 VTV 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 VTV?
CE53 VTV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.