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GF53 AYD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 89,734 miles on the clock, averaging 4,218 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 AYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,218

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 reading89,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,133
Average per year4,218
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 AYD 25k41k57k73k90k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage87,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,601 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage84,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage80,338 miles
Since last MOT+797 miles
PASS
Mileage79,541 miles
Since last MOT+1,498 miles
PASS
Mileage78,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,399 miles
PASS
Mileage76,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage70,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage64,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage58,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage56,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,651 miles
PASS
Mileage48,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage41,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage32,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage28,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage24,677 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
PASS
Mileage24,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,597 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 AYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 AYD

What car is GF53 AYD?

GF53 AYD is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 AYD?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 AYD was 89,734 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 AYD passed its MOT?

GF53 AYD has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2022.

Is GF53 AYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 AYD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GF53 AYD?

GF53 AYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.