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WV53 CTY

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 180,425 miles on the clock, averaging 8,297 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 CTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,297

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading180,425 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year8,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 CTY 63k92k121k151k180k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,425 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,375 miles
Since last MOT+20,920 miles
PASS
Mileage159,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage152,916 miles
Since last MOT+8,693 miles
PASS
Mileage144,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,812 miles
PASS
Mileage138,411 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,410 miles
Since last MOT+12,323 miles
PASS
Mileage126,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage118,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,395 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
PASS
Mileage114,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,272 miles
Since last MOT+16,098 miles
PASS
Mileage98,174 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,157 miles
Since last MOT+18,572 miles
PASS
Mileage79,585 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,515 miles
Since last MOT+13,557 miles
PASS
Mileage65,958 miles
Since last MOT+13,637 miles
PASS
Mileage52,321 miles
PASS
Mileage68,778 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage62,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,553 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

RegistrationWV53 CTY
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 CTY

What car is WV53 CTY?

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

What is the mileage of WV53 CTY?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 CTY was 180,425 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 CTY passed its MOT?

WV53 CTY has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2020.

Is WV53 CTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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