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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 100,487 miles on the clock, averaging 4,774 miles per year, well below 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 CK53 SWO
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 100,487 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,463 |
| Average per year | 4,774 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CK53 SWO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CK53 SWO
What car is CK53 SWO?
CK53 SWO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CK53 SWO?
The last recorded mileage for CK53 SWO was 100,487 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CK53 SWO passed its MOT?
CK53 SWO has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2024.
Is CK53 SWO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK53 SWO 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 SWO?
CK53 SWO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.