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GF53 GZX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 129,644 miles on the clock, averaging 9,525 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 GF53 GZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,644
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,525

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 reading129,644 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,272
Average per year9,525
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF53 GZX 50k70k90k110k130k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,644 miles
Since last MOT+13,272 miles
PASS
Mileage116,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage105,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,926 miles
PASS
Mileage98,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage91,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage86,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,152 miles
Since last MOT+8,942 miles
PASS
Mileage77,210 miles
Since last MOT+14,699 miles
PASS
Mileage62,511 miles
Since last MOT+12,043 miles
PASS
Mileage50,468 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 GZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 GZX

What car is GF53 GZX?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 GZX?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 GZX was 129,644 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 GZX passed its MOT?

GF53 GZX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2015.

Is GF53 GZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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