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WR53 CVD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 94,182 miles on the clock, averaging 7,725 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 CVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,725

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,725
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 CVD 24k41k59k77k94k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,182 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,175 miles
Since last MOT+9,159 miles
PASS
Mileage85,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,560 miles
PASS
Mileage73,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,045 miles
PASS
Mileage65,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,411 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage59,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage52,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage46,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,211 miles
PASS
Mileage40,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,689 miles
PASS
Mileage32,073 miles
Since last MOT+8,383 miles
PASS
Mileage23,690 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 CVD

What car is WR53 CVD?

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

What is the mileage of WR53 CVD?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 CVD was 94,182 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 CVD passed its MOT?

WR53 CVD has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2016.

Is WR53 CVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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