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GF53 BYX

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 125,888 miles on the clock, averaging 7,685 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 BYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,685

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,888 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 BYX 39k60k82k104k126k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
PASS
Mileage120,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage116,644 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage108,615 miles
Since last MOT+8,018 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage94,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage88,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage82,275 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage73,679 miles
Since last MOT+11,625 miles
PASS
Mileage62,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,054 miles
Since last MOT+14,557 miles
PASS
Mileage47,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,994 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,503 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 BYX
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 BYX

What car is GF53 BYX?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 BYX?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 BYX was 125,888 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 BYX passed its MOT?

GF53 BYX has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2018.

Is GF53 BYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 BYX 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 BYX?

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