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GF53 WDP

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 125,834 miles on the clock, averaging 8,255 miles per year, around 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 WDP

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,255

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,931
Average per year8,255
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 WDP 29k53k77k102k126k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage121,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
PASS
Mileage116,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage109,723 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage100,171 miles
Since last MOT+10,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,373 miles
Since last MOT+12,527 miles
PASS
Mileage76,846 miles
Since last MOT+13,840 miles
PASS
Mileage63,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage54,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage46,677 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage39,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage32,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage28,916 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 WDP
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 WDP

What car is GF53 WDP?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 WDP?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 WDP was 125,834 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 WDP passed its MOT?

GF53 WDP has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2018.

Is GF53 WDP ULEZ compliant?

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

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