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CU53 RZY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 173,329 miles on the clock, averaging 12,023 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for CU53 RZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,329
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,023

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 reading173,329 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,023
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CU53 RZY 31k67k102k138k173k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,329 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,328 miles
Since last MOT+14,396 miles
PASS
Mileage158,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,932 miles
Since last MOT+11,636 miles
PASS
Mileage147,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,296 miles
Since last MOT+12,908 miles
PASS
Mileage134,388 miles
Since last MOT+11,541 miles
PASS
Mileage122,847 miles
Since last MOT+16,869 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,978 miles
Since last MOT+10,541 miles
PASS
Mileage95,437 miles
Since last MOT+12,842 miles
PASS
Mileage82,595 miles
Since last MOT+11,054 miles
PASS
Mileage71,541 miles
Since last MOT+11,153 miles
PASS
Mileage60,388 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage51,222 miles
Since last MOT+14,705 miles
PASS
Mileage36,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage31,028 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 RZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CU53 RZY

What car is CU53 RZY?

CU53 RZY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU53 RZY?

The last recorded mileage for CU53 RZY was 173,329 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU53 RZY passed its MOT?

CU53 RZY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2018.

Is CU53 RZY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 RZY 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 CU53 RZY?

CU53 RZY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.