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GF53 OJM

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 218,629 miles on the clock, averaging 12,886 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 OJM

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,886

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27,186
Average per year12,886
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 OJM 30k77k124k171k219k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage218,629 miles
Since last MOT+27,186 miles
PASS
Mileage191,443 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,439 miles
Since last MOT+22,701 miles
PASS
Mileage168,738 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,734 miles
Since last MOT+22,613 miles
PASS
Mileage146,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage136,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,193 miles
Since last MOT+11,519 miles
PASS
Mileage124,674 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage112,765 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage111,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,642 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage100,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage90,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage83,033 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage76,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,330 miles
PASS
Mileage67,549 miles
Since last MOT+14,034 miles
PASS
Mileage53,515 miles
Since last MOT+17,215 miles
PASS
Mileage36,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage29,880 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OJM
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 OJM

What car is GF53 OJM?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 OJM?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 OJM was 218,629 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 OJM passed its MOT?

GF53 OJM has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jun 2021.

Is GF53 OJM ULEZ compliant?

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

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