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GK53 RHA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 92,244 miles on the clock, averaging 4,114 miles per year, well 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 RHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,114

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

Low mileage
Latest reading92,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,336
Average per year4,114
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 RHA 22k39k57k75k92k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage92,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
PASS
Mileage90,908 miles
Since last MOT+1,672 miles
PASS
Mileage89,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage83,296 miles
Since last MOT+560 miles
PASS
Mileage82,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage80,623 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage73,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage65,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,992 miles
PASS
Mileage57,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage54,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage50,070 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage46,065 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage44,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage41,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage37,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage29,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage21,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,866 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 RHA
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 RHA

What car is GK53 RHA?

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

What is the mileage of GK53 RHA?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 RHA was 92,244 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 RHA passed its MOT?

GK53 RHA has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 22 Jan 2024.

Is GK53 RHA ULEZ compliant?

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

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