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GD53 CTZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 82,900 miles on the clock, averaging 3,608 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 GD53 CTZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,900
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,608

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,900 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year3,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD53 CTZ 12k30k48k65k83k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,900 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,894 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
PASS
Mileage82,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage79,683 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,090 miles
PASS
Mileage71,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage64,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage60,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage56,990 miles
Since last MOT+863 miles
PASS
Mileage56,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,127 miles
Since last MOT+1,379 miles
PASS
Mileage54,748 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage52,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,216 miles
PASS
Mileage49,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,254 miles
Since last MOT+1,595 miles
PASS
Mileage47,659 miles
Since last MOT+1,205 miles
PASS
Mileage46,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage43,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage35,409 miles
Since last MOT+9,149 miles
PASS
Mileage26,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage21,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
PASS
Mileage19,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage16,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage12,211 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 CTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GD53 CTZ

What car is GD53 CTZ?

GD53 CTZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GD53 CTZ?

The last recorded mileage for GD53 CTZ was 82,900 miles, recorded on 19 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD53 CTZ passed its MOT?

GD53 CTZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2026.

Is GD53 CTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 CTZ 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 GD53 CTZ?

GD53 CTZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.