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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 163,745 miles on the clock, averaging 13,944 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for CW53 AFJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,745 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,944 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CW53 AFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CW53 AFJ
What car is CW53 AFJ?
CW53 AFJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.
What is the mileage of CW53 AFJ?
The last recorded mileage for CW53 AFJ was 163,745 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CW53 AFJ passed its MOT?
CW53 AFJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2015.
Is CW53 AFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CW53 AFJ 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 CW53 AFJ?
CW53 AFJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.