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GF53 TWY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 116,907 miles on the clock, averaging 6,953 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 TWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,953

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,907 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,666
Average per year6,953
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF53 TWY 24k47k70k94k117k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,907 miles
Since last MOT+10,666 miles
PASS
Mileage106,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage100,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,428 miles
Since last MOT+5,610 miles
PASS
Mileage94,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage89,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage85,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage80,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage72,715 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage66,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,906 miles
PASS
Mileage58,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage50,254 miles
Since last MOT+10,239 miles
PASS
Mileage40,015 miles
Since last MOT+9,029 miles
PASS
Mileage30,986 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage23,807 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 TWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 TWY

What car is GF53 TWY?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 TWY?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 TWY was 116,907 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 TWY passed its MOT?

GF53 TWY has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2020.

Is GF53 TWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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