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WV53 CLO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 192,557 miles on the clock, averaging 8,157 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WV53 CLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,557
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,157

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,557 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,111
Average per year8,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 CLO 55k89k124k158k193k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage192,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,111 miles
PASS
Mileage189,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage186,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage183,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage177,955 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
PASS
Mileage168,997 miles
Since last MOT+11,352 miles
PASS
Mileage157,645 miles
Since last MOT+10,646 miles
PASS
Mileage146,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,294 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage129,613 miles
Since last MOT+9,619 miles
PASS
Mileage119,994 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage113,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,177 miles
PASS
Mileage106,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage99,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,135 miles
PASS
Mileage88,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,926 miles
Since last MOT+14,197 miles
PASS
Mileage74,729 miles
Since last MOT+19,652 miles
PASS
Mileage55,077 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 CLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 CLO

What car is WV53 CLO?

WV53 CLO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 CLO?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 CLO was 192,557 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 CLO passed its MOT?

WV53 CLO has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jul 2023.

Is WV53 CLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 CLO 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 WV53 CLO?

WV53 CLO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.