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CV53 WXY

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 109,871 miles on the clock, averaging 6,597 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 CV53 WXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,871
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,597

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,871 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year6,597
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV53 WXY 8k33k59k84k110k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,871 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage105,918 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,908 miles
Since last MOT+9,348 miles
PASS
Mileage96,560 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,726 miles
PASS
Mileage87,823 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,855 miles
PASS
Mileage79,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage76,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage71,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,968 miles
Since last MOT+6,990 miles
PASS
Mileage64,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,530 miles
PASS
Mileage56,448 miles
Since last MOT+10,336 miles
PASS
Mileage46,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage37,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage29,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage22,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage13,516 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage7,949 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 WXY
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 WXY

What car is CV53 WXY?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 WXY?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 WXY was 109,871 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 WXY passed its MOT?

CV53 WXY has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2022.

Is CV53 WXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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