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CP53 RZW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 150,971 miles on the clock, averaging 8,895 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for CP53 RZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,895

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,971 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP53 RZW 23k55k87k119k151k '06'21'15

Check CP53 RZW

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage148,296 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage143,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage138,699 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage135,034 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage130,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage125,380 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
PASS
Mileage120,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage112,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,241 miles
PASS
Mileage102,769 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,547 miles
Since last MOT+8,567 miles
PASS
Mileage93,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,980 miles
Since last MOT+14,175 miles
PASS
Mileage79,805 miles
Since last MOT+17,813 miles
PASS
Mileage61,992 miles
Since last MOT+18,641 miles
PASS
Mileage43,351 miles
Since last MOT+20,308 miles
PASS
Mileage23,043 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 RZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CP53 RZW

What car is CP53 RZW?

CP53 RZW is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CP53 RZW?

The last recorded mileage for CP53 RZW was 150,971 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP53 RZW passed its MOT?

CP53 RZW has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2021.

Is CP53 RZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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