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 Petrol 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 63,959 miles on the clock, averaging 2,643 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 HD53 CKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 63,959 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,643 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HD53 CKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HD53 CKU
What car is HD53 CKU?
HD53 CKU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HD53 CKU?
The last recorded mileage for HD53 CKU was 63,959 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HD53 CKU passed its MOT?
HD53 CKU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2026.
Is HD53 CKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 CKU 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 HD53 CKU?
HD53 CKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.