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GK53 JJL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 135,733 miles on the clock, averaging 7,035 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 GK53 JJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,035

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year85
Average per year7,035
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GK53 JJL 38k62k87k111k136k '06'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,733 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage131,907 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,905 miles
Since last MOT+12,585 miles
PASS
Mileage119,320 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage113,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage109,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage102,694 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage95,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage87,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage80,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage72,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage65,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
PASS
Mileage57,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage50,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,190 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage38,059 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GK53 JJL

What car is GK53 JJL?

GK53 JJL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GK53 JJL?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 JJL was 135,733 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 JJL passed its MOT?

GK53 JJL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2020.

Is GK53 JJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK53 JJL 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 GK53 JJL?

GK53 JJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.