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AX53 GDY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 84,475 miles on the clock, averaging 3,055 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AX53 GDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,055

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,475 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,055
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 GDY 27k41k56k70k84k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,475 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
PASS
Mileage84,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,367 miles
Since last MOT+459 miles
PASS
Mileage83,908 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
PASS
Mileage81,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,911 miles
PASS
Mileage79,510 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage77,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,325 miles
Since last MOT+381 miles
PASS
Mileage76,944 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage76,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,575 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,562 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
PASS
Mileage76,118 miles
Since last MOT+823 miles
PASS
Mileage75,295 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,287 miles
Since last MOT+1,820 miles
PASS
Mileage73,467 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,458 miles
Since last MOT+607 miles
PASS
Mileage72,851 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,846 miles
Since last MOT+807 miles
PASS
Mileage72,039 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,294 miles
PASS
Mileage67,712 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage60,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage53,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage46,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage39,676 miles
Since last MOT+12,642 miles
PASS
Mileage27,034 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 GDY

What car is AX53 GDY?

AX53 GDY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX53 GDY?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 GDY was 84,475 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 GDY passed its MOT?

AX53 GDY has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2025.

Is AX53 GDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 GDY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AX53 GDY?

AX53 GDY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.