Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 140,075 miles on the clock, averaging 5,779 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 RZF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,075 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,779 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK53 RZF |
| 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 RZF
What car is GK53 RZF?
GK53 RZF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GK53 RZF?
The last recorded mileage for GK53 RZF was 140,075 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK53 RZF passed its MOT?
GK53 RZF has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2025.
Is GK53 RZF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK53 RZF 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 RZF?
GK53 RZF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.