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GK53 RBX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 105,649 miles on the clock, averaging 6,273 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 GK53 RBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,649
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,273

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 reading105,649 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,273
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 RBX 29k48k67k87k106k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,649 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage100,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage94,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage87,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage82,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage75,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage69,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage63,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage59,950 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage45,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage37,876 miles
Since last MOT+8,546 miles
PASS
Mileage29,330 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 RBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 RBX

What car is GK53 RBX?

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

What is the mileage of GK53 RBX?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 RBX was 105,649 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 RBX passed its MOT?

GK53 RBX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2018.

Is GK53 RBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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