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GF53 GYY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 106,917 miles on the clock, averaging 5,039 miles per year, 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 GF53 GYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,039

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

Below average
Latest reading106,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,715
Average per year5,039
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 GYY 14k37k60k84k107k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage101,202 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,166 miles
Since last MOT+5,132 miles
PASS
Mileage96,034 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
PASS
Mileage95,843 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
PASS
Mileage95,820 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage89,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage82,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage79,984 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage76,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage69,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage64,930 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage58,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,799 miles
PASS
Mileage54,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage49,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage43,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,099 miles
PASS
Mileage34,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage26,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage20,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage13,881 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 GYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 GYY

What car is GF53 GYY?

GF53 GYY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 GYY?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 GYY was 106,917 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 GYY passed its MOT?

GF53 GYY has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2025.

Is GF53 GYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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