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GD53 WMW

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 82,952 miles on the clock, averaging 14,094 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 WMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
14,094

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading82,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,891
Average per year14,094
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GD53 WMW 51k59k67k75k83k '07'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,952 miles
Since last MOT+13,891 miles
PASS
Mileage69,061 miles
Since last MOT+18,255 miles
PASS
Mileage50,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,806 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 WMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 WMW

What car is GD53 WMW?

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

What is the mileage of GD53 WMW?

The last recorded mileage for GD53 WMW was 82,952 miles, recorded on 1 May 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD53 WMW passed its MOT?

GD53 WMW has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 May 2009.

Is GD53 WMW ULEZ compliant?

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

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