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CW53 AHP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 267,108 miles on the clock, averaging 9,541 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 CW53 AHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
267,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,541

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading267,108 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CW53 AHP 89k133k178k223k267k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage267,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage267,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,506 miles
PASS
Mileage259,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage259,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,888 miles
PASS
Mileage248,714 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
FAIL
Mileage248,503 miles
Since last MOT+13,535 miles
PASS
Mileage234,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage234,968 miles
Since last MOT+12,780 miles
PASS
Mileage222,188 miles
Since last MOT+13,777 miles
PASS
Mileage208,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,411 miles
Since last MOT+14,900 miles
PASS
Mileage193,511 miles
Since last MOT+16,156 miles
PASS
Mileage177,355 miles
Since last MOT+15,119 miles
PASS
Mileage162,236 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,973 miles
Since last MOT+14,893 miles
PASS
Mileage147,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,080 miles
Since last MOT+12,959 miles
PASS
Mileage134,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage126,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,803 miles
PASS
Mileage118,753 miles
Since last MOT+14,322 miles
PASS
Mileage104,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,378 miles
PASS
Mileage94,053 miles
Since last MOT+18,318 miles
PASS
Mileage75,735 miles
Since last MOT+18,241 miles
PASS
Mileage57,494 miles
PASS
Mileage117,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,665 miles
Since last MOT+28,885 miles
PASS
Mileage88,780 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

RegistrationCW53 AHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CW53 AHP

What car is CW53 AHP?

CW53 AHP is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.

What is the mileage of CW53 AHP?

The last recorded mileage for CW53 AHP was 267,108 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CW53 AHP passed its MOT?

CW53 AHP has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2025.

Is CW53 AHP ULEZ compliant?

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

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