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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 174,674 miles on the clock, averaging 13,182 miles per year, above 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 WV53 CKL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,674 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,693 |
| Average per year | 13,182 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WV53 CKL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WV — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WV53 CKL
What car is WV53 CKL?
WV53 CKL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.
What is the mileage of WV53 CKL?
The last recorded mileage for WV53 CKL was 174,674 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WV53 CKL passed its MOT?
WV53 CKL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2017.
Is WV53 CKL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 CKL 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 WV53 CKL?
WV53 CKL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.