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CU52 WLX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 97,899 miles on the clock, averaging 7,002 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for CU52 WLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,002

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,899 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,026
Average per year7,002
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CU52 WLX 22k41k60k79k98k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,899 miles
Since last MOT+10,026 miles
PASS
Mileage87,873 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage81,656 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,603 miles
Since last MOT+9,735 miles
PASS
Mileage71,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage64,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,800 miles
PASS
Mileage56,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage48,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage42,954 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage37,504 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage32,057 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage23,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage22,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,228 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 WLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 WLX

What car is CU52 WLX?

CU52 WLX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU52 WLX?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 WLX was 97,899 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 WLX passed its MOT?

CU52 WLX has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2016.

Is CU52 WLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU52 WLX 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 CU52 WLX?

CU52 WLX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.