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CU03 XDT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 146,920 miles on the clock, averaging 9,227 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 CU03 XDT

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,920
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,227

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,920 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,227
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU03 XDT 45k71k96k122k147k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,920 miles
Since last MOT+15,920 miles
PASS
Mileage131,000 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,777 miles
Since last MOT+11,739 miles
PASS
Mileage119,038 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,036 miles
Since last MOT+13,505 miles
PASS
Mileage105,531 miles
Since last MOT+10,055 miles
PASS
Mileage95,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage90,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,947 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage84,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage76,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage70,582 miles
Since last MOT+11,079 miles
PASS
Mileage59,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage55,982 miles
Since last MOT+10,567 miles
PASS
Mileage45,415 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

RegistrationCU03 XDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CU03 XDT

What car is CU03 XDT?

CU03 XDT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU03 XDT?

The last recorded mileage for CU03 XDT was 146,920 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU03 XDT passed its MOT?

CU03 XDT has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2017.

Is CU03 XDT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU03 XDT 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 CU03 XDT?

CU03 XDT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.