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GD53 CVN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 163,150 miles on the clock, averaging 9,127 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for GD53 CVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,127

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year130
Average per year9,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD53 CVN 38k69k101k132k163k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,150 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,020 miles
Since last MOT+10,104 miles
PASS
Mileage152,916 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage142,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,705 miles
Since last MOT+9,808 miles
PASS
Mileage132,897 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,747 miles
Since last MOT+13,212 miles
PASS
Mileage119,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,535 miles
Since last MOT+13,439 miles
PASS
Mileage106,096 miles
Since last MOT+12,970 miles
PASS
Mileage93,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage85,468 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage81,907 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage78,500 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage73,750 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
PASS
Mileage63,794 miles
Since last MOT+11,487 miles
PASS
Mileage52,307 miles
Since last MOT+14,292 miles
PASS
Mileage38,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,015 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 CVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GD53 CVN

What car is GD53 CVN?

GD53 CVN is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GD53 CVN?

The last recorded mileage for GD53 CVN was 163,150 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD53 CVN passed its MOT?

GD53 CVN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2020.

Is GD53 CVN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 CVN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 CVN?

GD53 CVN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.