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CW53 EBG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 109,466 miles on the clock, averaging 4,513 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for CW53 EBG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,513

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,682
Average per year4,513
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CW53 EBG 22k44k66k88k109k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage105,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage100,336 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,335 miles
Since last MOT+2,073 miles
PASS
Mileage98,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage94,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage87,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,551 miles
PASS
Mileage80,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage70,363 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage61,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage54,144 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage51,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage48,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage42,108 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage37,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage33,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,206 miles
PASS
Mileage27,827 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage22,190 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 EBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CW53 EBG

What car is CW53 EBG?

CW53 EBG is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.

What is the mileage of CW53 EBG?

The last recorded mileage for CW53 EBG was 109,466 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CW53 EBG passed its MOT?

CW53 EBG has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is CW53 EBG ULEZ compliant?

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

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