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GK53 JWF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 156,508 miles on the clock, averaging 11,948 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 JWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,948

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 reading156,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 JWF 32k63k94k125k157k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,508 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,506 miles
Since last MOT+17,468 miles
PASS
Mileage139,038 miles
Since last MOT+484 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,554 miles
Since last MOT+17,868 miles
PASS
Mileage120,686 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,670 miles
Since last MOT+20,941 miles
PASS
Mileage99,729 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,721 miles
Since last MOT+19,813 miles
PASS
Mileage79,908 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage70,344 miles
Since last MOT+10,833 miles
PASS
Mileage59,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,502 miles
PASS
Mileage52,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage46,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage42,135 miles
Since last MOT+9,841 miles
PASS
Mileage32,294 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GK53 JWF

What car is GK53 JWF?

GK53 JWF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GK53 JWF?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 JWF was 156,508 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 JWF passed its MOT?

GK53 JWF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2017.

Is GK53 JWF ULEZ compliant?

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

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