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WV53 CUC

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 195,273 miles on the clock, averaging 10,464 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 WV53 CUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,273
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,464

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,273 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,016
Average per year10,464
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WV53 CUC 54k90k125k160k195k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,273 miles
Since last MOT+14,016 miles
PASS
Mileage181,257 miles
Since last MOT+18,568 miles
PASS
Mileage162,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,689 miles
Since last MOT+14,734 miles
PASS
Mileage147,955 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,954 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage140,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,841 miles
Since last MOT+18,709 miles
PASS
Mileage122,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,132 miles
Since last MOT+17,367 miles
PASS
Mileage104,765 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage94,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage87,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage71,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,893 miles
PASS
Mileage61,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage54,454 miles

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🔧 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.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 CUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 CUC

What car is WV53 CUC?

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

What is the mileage of WV53 CUC?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 CUC was 195,273 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 CUC passed its MOT?

WV53 CUC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2020.

Is WV53 CUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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