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GF53 NFK

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 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 164,917 miles on the clock, averaging 9,067 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 NFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,067

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year9,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 NFK 53k81k109k137k165k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage164,917 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,872 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,843 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,603 miles
Since last MOT+15,362 miles
PASS
Mileage149,241 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,171 miles
Since last MOT+11,681 miles
PASS
Mileage137,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,032 miles
PASS
Mileage129,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage121,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,809 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage114,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,327 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,354 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
Mileage95,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,519 miles
PASS
Mileage86,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,717 miles
Since last MOT+10,053 miles
PASS
Mileage76,664 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,638 miles
Since last MOT+12,005 miles
PASS
Mileage64,633 miles
Since last MOT+11,279 miles
PASS
Mileage53,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,354 miles
Since last MOT+614 miles
PASS
Mileage52,740 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 NFK
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 NFK

What car is GF53 NFK?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 NFK?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 NFK was 164,917 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 NFK passed its MOT?

GF53 NFK has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 22 Feb 2019.

Is GF53 NFK ULEZ compliant?

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

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