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CK53 TVN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 114,297 miles on the clock, averaging 3,827 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 TVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,297
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,827

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading114,297 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CK53 TVN 42k60k78k96k114k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,297 miles
Since last MOT+865 miles
PASS
Mileage113,432 miles
Since last MOT+285 miles
PASS
Mileage113,147 miles
Since last MOT+806 miles
PASS
Mileage112,341 miles
Since last MOT+982 miles
PASS
Mileage111,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage109,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,170 miles
PASS
Mileage108,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,455 miles
PASS
Mileage106,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage104,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage102,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,714 miles
PASS
Mileage99,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage95,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,872 miles
PASS
Mileage91,880 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage86,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage81,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
PASS
Mileage77,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage72,834 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage67,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage62,509 miles
Since last MOT+20,808 miles
PASS
Mileage41,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,701 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 TVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CK53 TVN

What car is CK53 TVN?

CK53 TVN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CK53 TVN?

The last recorded mileage for CK53 TVN was 114,297 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK53 TVN passed its MOT?

CK53 TVN has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is CK53 TVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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