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WV53 CWT

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 136,684 miles on the clock, averaging 5,699 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WV53 CWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,684
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,699

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,684 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,106
Average per year5,699
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 CWT 27k54k82k109k137k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage136,684 miles
Since last MOT+6,106 miles
PASS
Mileage130,578 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,878 miles
PASS
Mileage121,617 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage114,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage110,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage108,352 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,338 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage104,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage98,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,806 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage95,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage92,897 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage88,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,267 miles
PASS
Mileage85,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage79,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage73,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage67,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage61,745 miles
Since last MOT+8,192 miles
PASS
Mileage53,553 miles
Since last MOT+14,017 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,536 miles
Since last MOT+12,497 miles
PASS
Mileage27,039 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 CWT
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 CWT

What car is WV53 CWT?

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

What is the mileage of WV53 CWT?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 CWT was 136,684 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 CWT passed its MOT?

WV53 CWT has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 26 Nov 2025.

Is WV53 CWT ULEZ compliant?

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

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