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CW53 AGU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Bangor, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 188,786 miles on the clock, averaging 11,427 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 AGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,786
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,427

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,786 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,225
Average per year11,427
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CW53 AGU 53k87k121k155k189k '06'18'14

Check CW53 AGU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage188,786 miles
Since last MOT+16,225 miles
PASS
Mileage172,561 miles
Since last MOT+18,687 miles
PASS
Mileage153,874 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage144,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,520 miles
Since last MOT+14,811 miles
PASS
Mileage129,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,709 miles
Since last MOT+12,812 miles
PASS
Mileage116,897 miles
Since last MOT+15,620 miles
PASS
Mileage101,277 miles
Since last MOT+11,733 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,544 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage77,852 miles
Since last MOT+12,367 miles
PASS
Mileage65,485 miles
Since last MOT+12,924 miles
PASS
Mileage52,561 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CW53 AGU

What car is CW53 AGU?

CW53 AGU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.

What is the mileage of CW53 AGU?

The last recorded mileage for CW53 AGU was 188,786 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CW53 AGU passed its MOT?

CW53 AGU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 12 Nov 2018.

Is CW53 AGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CW53 AGU 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 AGU?

CW53 AGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.