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GF53 LHT

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 129,968 miles on the clock, averaging 7,176 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 LHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,176

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,968 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,705
Average per year7,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 LHT 12k42k71k101k130k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,968 miles
Since last MOT+18,705 miles
PASS
Mileage111,263 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage104,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage99,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage92,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,194 miles
PASS
Mileage84,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage77,316 miles
Since last MOT+12,501 miles
PASS
Mileage64,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,583 miles
PASS
Mileage59,232 miles
Since last MOT+9,459 miles
PASS
Mileage49,773 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage39,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,999 miles
PASS
Mileage32,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage24,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,849 miles
PASS
Mileage19,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage17,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage12,465 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 LHT
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 LHT

What car is GF53 LHT?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 LHT?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 LHT was 129,968 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 LHT passed its MOT?

GF53 LHT has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2023.

Is GF53 LHT ULEZ compliant?

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

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