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GD53 PKZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 85,892 miles on the clock, averaging 4,057 miles per year, well 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 PKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,057

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,666
Average per year4,057
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GD53 PKZ 19k36k53k69k86k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage82,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage77,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage74,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage70,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage66,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,576 miles
PASS
Mileage63,096 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage60,564 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage56,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage52,195 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
PASS
Mileage37,360 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage33,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage30,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage26,563 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage23,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage19,418 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 PKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 PKZ

What car is GD53 PKZ?

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

What is the mileage of GD53 PKZ?

The last recorded mileage for GD53 PKZ was 85,892 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD53 PKZ passed its MOT?

GD53 PKZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2023.

Is GD53 PKZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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