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GF53 WKV

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 78,553 miles on the clock, averaging 5,992 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 WKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,992

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,992
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF53 WKV 29k41k54k66k79k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,553 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage74,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,864 miles
PASS
Mileage68,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,806 miles
PASS
Mileage63,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage56,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage50,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,451 miles
PASS
Mileage41,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage35,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage28,972 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 WKV
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 WKV

What car is GF53 WKV?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 WKV?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 WKV was 78,553 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 WKV passed its MOT?

GF53 WKV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2015.

Is GF53 WKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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