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GF53 WKT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 184,177 miles on the clock, averaging 7,930 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 WKT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
184,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,930

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 reading184,177 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,930
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 WKT 33k71k109k146k184k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,177 miles
Since last MOT+2,726 miles
PASS
Mileage181,451 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage179,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage173,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage168,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,269 miles
Since last MOT+7,043 miles
PASS
Mileage161,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage155,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,512 miles
Since last MOT+10,873 miles
PASS
Mileage144,639 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,636 miles
Since last MOT+14,521 miles
PASS
Mileage130,115 miles
Since last MOT+13,384 miles
PASS
Mileage116,731 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage110,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,539 miles
PASS
Mileage105,135 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage101,167 miles
Since last MOT+8,593 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,574 miles
Since last MOT+9,390 miles
PASS
Mileage83,184 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
PASS
Mileage72,268 miles
Since last MOT+10,325 miles
PASS
Mileage61,943 miles
Since last MOT+9,260 miles
PASS
Mileage52,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage43,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,529 miles
PASS
Mileage33,065 miles

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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 WKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 WKT

What car is GF53 WKT?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 WKT?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 WKT was 184,177 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 WKT passed its MOT?

GF53 WKT has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is GF53 WKT ULEZ compliant?

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

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