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CU53 UYK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 105,460 miles on the clock, averaging 5,983 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for CU53 UYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,983

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,004
Average per year5,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU53 UYK 20k41k63k84k105k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,460 miles
Since last MOT+8,004 miles
PASS
Mileage97,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage89,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,951 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage79,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage73,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
PASS
Mileage65,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,860 miles
Since last MOT+7,457 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,070 miles
PASS
Mileage51,333 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage47,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,319 miles
PASS
Mileage45,145 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage41,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage36,875 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage31,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage26,881 miles
Since last MOT+6,706 miles
PASS
Mileage20,175 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CU53 UYK

What car is CU53 UYK?

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

What is the mileage of CU53 UYK?

The last recorded mileage for CU53 UYK was 105,460 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU53 UYK passed its MOT?

CU53 UYK has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2020.

Is CU53 UYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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