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GK53 GJZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 80,691 miles on the clock, averaging 10,070 miles per year, above 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 GK53 GJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,691
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,070

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading80,691 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,688
Average per year10,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 GJZ 11k28k46k63k81k '07'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,691 miles
Since last MOT+11,688 miles
PASS
Mileage69,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,003 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage57,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,526 miles
Since last MOT+16,719 miles
PASS
Mileage40,807 miles
Since last MOT+20,027 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage16,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,793 miles
PASS
Mileage10,911 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 GJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GK53 GJZ

What car is GK53 GJZ?

GK53 GJZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GK53 GJZ?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 GJZ was 80,691 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 GJZ passed its MOT?

GK53 GJZ has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2014.

Is GK53 GJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK53 GJZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GK53 GJZ?

GK53 GJZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.