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CX52 XXR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3189cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 146,615 miles on the clock, averaging 5,507 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for CX52 XXR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
146,615
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,507

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,615 miles
Reading date
Miles last year615
Average per year5,507
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CX52 XXR 35k63k91k119k147k '06'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,615 miles
Since last MOT+615 miles
PASS
Mileage146,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,723 miles
PASS
Mileage142,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage137,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage132,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage129,183 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage128,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage125,560 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage122,712 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage115,597 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage108,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage99,736 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,518 miles
Since last MOT+10,665 miles
PASS
Mileage88,853 miles
Since last MOT+10,934 miles
PASS
Mileage77,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,506 miles
PASS
Mileage68,413 miles
Since last MOT+11,177 miles
PASS
Mileage57,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,357 miles
PASS
Mileage45,879 miles
Since last MOT+10,921 miles
PASS
Mileage34,958 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 XXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCX — Bangor, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CX52 XXR

What car is CX52 XXR?

CX52 XXR is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.

What is the mileage of CX52 XXR?

The last recorded mileage for CX52 XXR was 146,615 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CX52 XXR passed its MOT?

CX52 XXR has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is CX52 XXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CX52 XXR 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 CX52 XXR?

CX52 XXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.