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CV53 CCZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 203,903 miles on the clock, averaging 9,308 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 CCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,308

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,155
Average per year9,308
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 CCZ 45k85k125k164k204k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,903 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage197,748 miles
Since last MOT+10,583 miles
PASS
Mileage187,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,480 miles
PASS
Mileage176,685 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,549 miles
Since last MOT+9,155 miles
PASS
Mileage167,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage159,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,430 miles
PASS
Mileage150,512 miles
Since last MOT+10,095 miles
PASS
Mileage140,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,417 miles
Since last MOT+14,128 miles
PASS
Mileage126,289 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,558 miles
PASS
Mileage115,703 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,701 miles
Since last MOT+14,899 miles
PASS
Mileage100,802 miles
PASS
Mileage172,575 miles
Since last MOT+18,903 miles
PASS
Mileage153,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,672 miles
Since last MOT+25,686 miles
PASS
Mileage127,986 miles
Since last MOT+24,735 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,251 miles
Since last MOT+15,091 miles
PASS
Mileage88,160 miles
Since last MOT+22,458 miles
PASS
Mileage65,702 miles
Since last MOT+20,372 miles
PASS
Mileage45,330 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 CCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 CCZ

What car is CV53 CCZ?

CV53 CCZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV53 CCZ?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 CCZ was 203,903 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 CCZ passed its MOT?

CV53 CCZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2023.

Is CV53 CCZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 CCZ 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 CV53 CCZ?

CV53 CCZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.