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GD53 OOC

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 131,072 miles on the clock, averaging 6,334 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 OOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,072
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,334

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,072 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD53 OOC 27k53k79k105k131k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,072 miles
Since last MOT+8,045 miles
PASS
Mileage123,027 miles
Since last MOT+730 miles
PASS
Mileage122,297 miles
Since last MOT+1,229 miles
PASS
Mileage121,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage118,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,269 miles
PASS
Mileage114,986 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage110,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
PASS
Mileage105,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
PASS
Mileage101,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage97,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage93,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,006 miles
PASS
Mileage83,763 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage72,325 miles
Since last MOT+11,204 miles
PASS
Mileage61,121 miles
Since last MOT+11,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,101 miles
Since last MOT+14,506 miles
PASS
Mileage35,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,317 miles
PASS
Mileage27,278 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 OOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 OOC

What car is GD53 OOC?

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

What is the mileage of GD53 OOC?

The last recorded mileage for GD53 OOC was 131,072 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD53 OOC passed its MOT?

GD53 OOC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2023.

Is GD53 OOC ULEZ compliant?

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

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