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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 186,782 miles on the clock, averaging 12,056 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 AYD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 186,782 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,056 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | CW53 AYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CW53 AYD
What car is CW53 AYD?
CW53 AYD is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.
What is the mileage of CW53 AYD?
The last recorded mileage for CW53 AYD was 186,782 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CW53 AYD passed its MOT?
CW53 AYD has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.
Is CW53 AYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CW53 AYD 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 AYD?
CW53 AYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.