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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 82,018 miles on the clock, averaging 3,675 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for CW52 GWD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,018 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,675 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | CW52 GWD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About CW52 GWD
What car is CW52 GWD?
CW52 GWD is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.
What is the mileage of CW52 GWD?
The last recorded mileage for CW52 GWD was 82,018 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CW52 GWD passed its MOT?
CW52 GWD has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2023.
Is CW52 GWD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CW52 GWD 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 CW52 GWD?
CW52 GWD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.