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CK53 WXN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 160,827 miles on the clock, averaging 10,489 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for CK53 WXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,489

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,827 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,065
Average per year10,489
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CK53 WXN 43k73k102k131k161k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,827 miles
Since last MOT+21,065 miles
PASS
Mileage139,762 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage129,889 miles
Since last MOT+8,470 miles
PASS
Mileage121,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage113,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage104,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage97,568 miles
Since last MOT+10,846 miles
PASS
Mileage86,722 miles
Since last MOT+12,460 miles
PASS
Mileage74,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,262 miles
Since last MOT+19,239 miles
PASS
Mileage55,023 miles
Since last MOT+11,595 miles
PASS
Mileage43,428 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CK53 WXN

What car is CK53 WXN?

CK53 WXN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CK53 WXN?

The last recorded mileage for CK53 WXN was 160,827 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK53 WXN passed its MOT?

CK53 WXN has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2018.

Is CK53 WXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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