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WR53 CMZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 180,814 miles on the clock, averaging 8,904 miles per year, around 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 WR53 CMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,814
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,904

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading180,814 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,904
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 CMZ 44k78k112k147k181k '06'22'14

Check WR53 CMZ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,814 miles
Since last MOT+10,982 miles
PASS
Mileage169,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,938 miles
PASS
Mileage160,894 miles
Since last MOT+13,684 miles
PASS
Mileage147,210 miles
Since last MOT+11,453 miles
PASS
Mileage135,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage127,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
PASS
Mileage119,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage113,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage108,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
PASS
Mileage100,614 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,604 miles
Since last MOT+12,373 miles
PASS
Mileage88,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,086 miles
PASS
Mileage78,145 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage68,116 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage59,581 miles
Since last MOT+9,092 miles
PASS
Mileage50,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,776 miles
PASS
Mileage43,713 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 CMZ

What car is WR53 CMZ?

WR53 CMZ is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 CMZ?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 CMZ was 180,814 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 CMZ passed its MOT?

WR53 CMZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2022.

Is WR53 CMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 CMZ 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 WR53 CMZ?

WR53 CMZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.