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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 138,638 miles on the clock, averaging 5,895 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for CK53 NSN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 138,638 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 5,895 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CK53 NSN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CK53 NSN
What car is CK53 NSN?
CK53 NSN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CK53 NSN?
The last recorded mileage for CK53 NSN was 138,638 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CK53 NSN passed its MOT?
CK53 NSN has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2025.
Is CK53 NSN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK53 NSN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is CK53 NSN?
CK53 NSN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.