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CV53 VXZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 179,226 miles on the clock, averaging 9,959 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 VXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,959

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,349
Average per year9,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 VXZ 71k98k125k152k179k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,349 miles
PASS
Mileage171,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,425 miles
PASS
Mileage164,452 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,268 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,717 miles
Since last MOT+17,178 miles
PASS
Mileage146,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,539 miles
Since last MOT+11,826 miles
PASS
Mileage134,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,713 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage125,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage118,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage110,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage102,331 miles
Since last MOT+9,683 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,648 miles
Since last MOT+14,821 miles
PASS
Mileage77,827 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,823 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage71,116 miles

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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

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

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About CV53 VXZ

What car is CV53 VXZ?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 VXZ?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 VXZ was 179,226 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 VXZ passed its MOT?

CV53 VXZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2017.

Is CV53 VXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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