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GF53 NHU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 93,303 miles on the clock, averaging 4,518 miles per year, well 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 NHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,518

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

Low mileage
Latest reading93,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,576
Average per year4,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 NHU 12k32k53k73k93k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage91,727 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage89,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage84,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage80,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage77,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage72,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,684 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage56,675 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage45,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
PASS
Mileage38,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,627 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage20,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage12,159 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 NHU

What car is GF53 NHU?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 NHU?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 NHU was 93,303 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 NHU passed its MOT?

GF53 NHU has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2024.

Is GF53 NHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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