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GK53 RYG

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 146,907 miles on the clock, averaging 8,283 miles per year, around 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 RYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,283

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,907 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,283
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 RYG 65k86k106k126k147k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,308 miles
PASS
Mileage138,599 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage133,788 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage127,820 miles
Since last MOT+1,886 miles
PASS
Mileage125,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,254 miles
PASS
Mileage118,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,392 miles
PASS
Mileage112,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage105,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,725 miles
Since last MOT+16,833 miles
PASS
Mileage81,892 miles
Since last MOT+16,643 miles
PASS
Mileage65,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,249 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 RYG
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 RYG

What car is GK53 RYG?

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

What is the mileage of GK53 RYG?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 RYG was 146,907 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 RYG passed its MOT?

GK53 RYG has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2017.

Is GK53 RYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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