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WV53 CXM

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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 162,466 miles on the clock, averaging 7,943 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 CXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,943

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading162,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,544
Average per year7,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 CXM 58k84k110k136k162k '06'19'13

Check WV53 CXM

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,544 miles
PASS
Mileage154,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage152,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,514 miles
PASS
Mileage142,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage132,246 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage124,080 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage115,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage111,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage107,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage101,139 miles
Since last MOT+11,857 miles
PASS
Mileage89,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,282 miles
Since last MOT+14,982 miles
PASS
Mileage74,300 miles
Since last MOT+16,584 miles
PASS
Mileage57,716 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 CXM
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 CXM

What car is WV53 CXM?

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

What is the mileage of WV53 CXM?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 CXM was 162,466 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 CXM passed its MOT?

WV53 CXM has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2019.

Is WV53 CXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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