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WV53 CWZ

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 315,409 miles on the clock, averaging 15,588 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 CWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
315,409
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
15,588

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading315,409 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 CWZ 49k115k182k249k315k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage315,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage315,409 miles
Since last MOT+22,744 miles
PASS
Mileage292,665 miles
Since last MOT+22,372 miles
PASS
Mileage270,293 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage270,282 miles
Since last MOT+13,706 miles
PASS
Mileage256,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage256,576 miles
Since last MOT+12,140 miles
PASS
Mileage244,436 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage244,422 miles
Since last MOT+20,373 miles
PASS
Mileage224,049 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,041 miles
Since last MOT+19,638 miles
PASS
Mileage204,403 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,125 miles
Since last MOT+23,910 miles
PASS
Mileage180,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,215 miles
Since last MOT+24,777 miles
PASS
Mileage155,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,438 miles
Since last MOT+28,896 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,542 miles
Since last MOT+17,289 miles
PASS
Mileage109,253 miles
Since last MOT+21,297 miles
PASS
Mileage87,956 miles
Since last MOT+10,328 miles
PASS
Mileage77,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,980 miles
PASS
Mileage71,648 miles
Since last MOT+7,894 miles
PASS
Mileage63,754 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage61,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,656 miles
PASS
Mileage54,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,755 miles
PASS
Mileage48,550 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 CWZ
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 CWZ

What car is WV53 CWZ?

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

What is the mileage of WV53 CWZ?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 CWZ was 315,409 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 CWZ passed its MOT?

WV53 CWZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.

Is WV53 CWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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