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 Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 106,071 miles on the clock, averaging 6,551 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for CV53 VCN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,071 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 6,551 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CV53 VCN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CV53 VCN
What car is CV53 VCN?
CV53 VCN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CV53 VCN?
The last recorded mileage for CV53 VCN was 106,071 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV53 VCN passed its MOT?
CV53 VCN has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2016.
Is CV53 VCN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 VCN 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 CV53 VCN?
CV53 VCN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.