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WR53 CVE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 127,268 miles on the clock, averaging 10,859 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WR53 CVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,859

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,268 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,524
Average per year10,859
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 CVE 40k62k84k105k127k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,268 miles
Since last MOT+10,524 miles
PASS
Mileage116,744 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage106,521 miles
Since last MOT+11,544 miles
PASS
Mileage94,977 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage86,548 miles
Since last MOT+11,227 miles
PASS
Mileage75,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,503 miles
PASS
Mileage66,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,818 miles
Since last MOT+13,081 miles
PASS
Mileage53,737 miles
Since last MOT+13,635 miles
PASS
Mileage40,102 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 CVE

What car is WR53 CVE?

WR53 CVE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 CVE?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 CVE was 127,268 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 CVE passed its MOT?

WR53 CVE has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Dec 2014.

Is WR53 CVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 CVE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WR53 CVE?

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