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GF53 CUX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 58,440 miles on the clock, averaging 1,265 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 CUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,265

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

Low mileage
Latest reading58,440 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 CUX 39k44k49k53k58k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,440 miles
Since last MOT+13,129 miles
PASS
Mileage45,311 miles
PASS
Mileage180,420 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,327 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage173,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage168,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage160,561 miles
Since last MOT+15,809 miles
PASS
Mileage144,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,752 miles
Since last MOT+11,354 miles
PASS
Mileage133,398 miles
Since last MOT+11,424 miles
PASS
Mileage121,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,448 miles
PASS
Mileage109,526 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage102,011 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage93,252 miles
Since last MOT+17,559 miles
PASS
Mileage75,693 miles
Since last MOT+18,099 miles
PASS
Mileage57,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage51,605 miles
Since last MOT+13,027 miles
PASS
Mileage38,578 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 CUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 CUX

What car is GF53 CUX?

GF53 CUX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 CUX?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 CUX was 58,440 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 CUX passed its MOT?

GF53 CUX has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2022.

Is GF53 CUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 CUX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GF53 CUX?

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