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CK53 SWN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 119,232 miles on the clock, averaging 7,276 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for CK53 SWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,276

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

Below average
Latest reading119,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CK53 SWN 39k59k79k99k119k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,232 miles
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage119,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage111,594 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,593 miles
Since last MOT+14,722 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,871 miles
Since last MOT+12,250 miles
PASS
Mileage84,621 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,615 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
PASS
Mileage83,838 miles
Since last MOT+12,010 miles
PASS
Mileage71,828 miles
Since last MOT+10,689 miles
PASS
Mileage61,139 miles
Since last MOT+10,686 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage46,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage39,310 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,269 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 SWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CK53 SWN

What car is CK53 SWN?

CK53 SWN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CK53 SWN?

The last recorded mileage for CK53 SWN was 119,232 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK53 SWN passed its MOT?

CK53 SWN has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2018.

Is CK53 SWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK53 SWN 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 CK53 SWN?

CK53 SWN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.