Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 119,530 miles on the clock, averaging 7,349 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 YYK
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 119,530 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,349 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CU53 YYK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CU53 YYK
What car is CU53 YYK?
CU53 YYK is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU53 YYK?
The last recorded mileage for CU53 YYK was 119,530 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU53 YYK passed its MOT?
CU53 YYK has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2019.
Is CU53 YYK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 YYK 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 YYK?
CU53 YYK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.