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CU03 XWT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 178,083 miles on the clock, averaging 10,881 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 XWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,881

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 reading178,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,544
Average per year10,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU03 XWT 43k77k111k144k178k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage175,539 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,670 miles
PASS
Mileage169,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage164,761 miles
Since last MOT+15,477 miles
PASS
Mileage149,284 miles
Since last MOT+18,479 miles
PASS
Mileage130,805 miles
Since last MOT+18,836 miles
PASS
Mileage111,969 miles
Since last MOT+16,605 miles
PASS
Mileage95,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,312 miles
PASS
Mileage83,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage80,023 miles
Since last MOT+13,496 miles
PASS
Mileage66,527 miles
Since last MOT+11,760 miles
PASS
Mileage54,767 miles
Since last MOT+11,268 miles
PASS
Mileage43,499 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 XWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CU03 XWT

What car is CU03 XWT?

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

What is the mileage of CU03 XWT?

The last recorded mileage for CU03 XWT was 178,083 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU03 XWT passed its MOT?

CU03 XWT has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2018.

Is CU03 XWT ULEZ compliant?

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

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