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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 176,823 miles on the clock, averaging 6,918 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for CV03 ACU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 176,823 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,177 |
| Average per year | 6,918 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CV03 ACU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About CV03 ACU
What car is CV03 ACU?
CV03 ACU is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CV03 ACU?
The last recorded mileage for CV03 ACU was 176,823 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV03 ACU passed its MOT?
CV03 ACU has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2017.
Is CV03 ACU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV03 ACU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is CV03 ACU?
CV03 ACU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.