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CV53 WXK

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 157,714 miles on the clock, averaging 10,342 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 WXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,714
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,342

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,714 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year10,342
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 WXK 47k75k102k130k158k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,714 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage151,635 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,454 miles
Since last MOT+11,608 miles
PASS
Mileage139,846 miles
Since last MOT+12,541 miles
PASS
Mileage127,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage118,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,293 miles
Since last MOT+13,331 miles
PASS
Mileage104,962 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,940 miles
Since last MOT+11,393 miles
PASS
Mileage93,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,843 miles
PASS
Mileage83,704 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,699 miles
Since last MOT+13,219 miles
PASS
Mileage70,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage60,508 miles
Since last MOT+13,337 miles
PASS
Mileage47,171 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 WXK
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 WXK

What car is CV53 WXK?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 WXK?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 WXK was 157,714 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 WXK passed its MOT?

CV53 WXK has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2017.

Is CV53 WXK ULEZ compliant?

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

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