Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
WR53 CVX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 140,255 miles on the clock, averaging 5,969 miles per year, 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 WR53 CVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,255
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,969

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,255 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,969
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 CVX 30k58k85k113k140k '06'25'18

Check WR53 CVX

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage134,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,781 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage126,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,146 miles
PASS
Mileage118,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,055 miles
Since last MOT+593 miles
PASS
Mileage117,462 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage113,710 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage107,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,500 miles
PASS
Mileage98,628 miles
Since last MOT+8,644 miles
PASS
Mileage89,984 miles
Since last MOT+10,515 miles
PASS
Mileage79,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage76,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage72,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage68,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,111 miles
PASS
Mileage64,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,962 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage51,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage45,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage38,258 miles
Since last MOT+8,277 miles
PASS
Mileage29,981 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Check DVSA recall data directly

Search specialist VAG forums

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

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

More WR53 C plates

Browse all WR53 C registrations from Bristol.

About WR53 CVX

What car is WR53 CVX?

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

What is the mileage of WR53 CVX?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 CVX was 140,255 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 CVX passed its MOT?

WR53 CVX has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2025.

Is WR53 CVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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