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GF53 WKO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 85,646 miles on the clock, averaging 5,453 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 WKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,646
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
5,453

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,646 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,580
Average per year5,453
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF53 WKO 25k40k55k71k86k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage81,066 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage76,309 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,273 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage72,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage69,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,609 miles
PASS
Mileage64,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage59,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage54,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage48,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage41,390 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage33,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage25,178 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 WKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 WKO

What car is GF53 WKO?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 WKO?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 WKO was 85,646 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 WKO passed its MOT?

GF53 WKO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2017.

Is GF53 WKO ULEZ compliant?

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

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