Vehicle summary
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 147,393 miles on the clock, averaging 6,762 miles per year, below 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 GVL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 147,393 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,743 |
| Average per year | 6,762 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GD53 GVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GD — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GD53 GVL
What car is GD53 GVL?
GD53 GVL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GD53 GVL?
The last recorded mileage for GD53 GVL was 147,393 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GD53 GVL passed its MOT?
GD53 GVL has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2024.
Is GD53 GVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 GVL 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 GVL?
GD53 GVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.