Vehicle summary
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 112,478 miles on the clock, averaging 5,761 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for CU53 UKZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,478 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,365 |
| Average per year | 5,761 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CU53 UKZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CU53 UKZ
What car is CU53 UKZ?
CU53 UKZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2004.
What is the mileage of CU53 UKZ?
The last recorded mileage for CU53 UKZ was 112,478 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU53 UKZ passed its MOT?
CU53 UKZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2022.
Is CU53 UKZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 UKZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 UKZ?
CU53 UKZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.