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CP53 RXZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 57,374 miles on the clock, averaging 8,609 miles per year, around 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 CP53 RXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,374
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,609

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading57,374 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,609
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CP53 RXZ 23k32k40k49k57k '06'10'08

Check CP53 RXZ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,374 miles
Since last MOT+8,667 miles
PASS
Mileage48,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage40,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,173 miles
Since last MOT+8,130 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,991 miles
PASS
Mileage23,052 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 RXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CP53 RXZ

What car is CP53 RXZ?

CP53 RXZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CP53 RXZ?

The last recorded mileage for CP53 RXZ was 57,374 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP53 RXZ passed its MOT?

CP53 RXZ has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2010.

Is CP53 RXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP53 RXZ 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 CP53 RXZ?

CP53 RXZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.