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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 117,790 miles on the clock, averaging 6,286 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 RYC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,790 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,286 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK53 RYC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GK — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GK53 RYC
What car is GK53 RYC?
GK53 RYC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GK53 RYC?
The last recorded mileage for GK53 RYC was 117,790 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK53 RYC passed its MOT?
GK53 RYC has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2018.
Is GK53 RYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK53 RYC 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 RYC?
GK53 RYC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.