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GK53 UFZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Green Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGreen
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 1595cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 116,308 miles on the clock, averaging 5,299 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 UFZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,308
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,299

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,308 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,283
Average per year5,299
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 UFZ 15k40k66k91k116k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,308 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage113,025 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,019 miles
Since last MOT+452 miles
PASS
Mileage112,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage106,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage103,497 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage99,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage94,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,568 miles
PASS
Mileage92,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,250 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage89,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage86,882 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage83,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,194 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage79,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,005 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage67,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
PASS
Mileage61,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage56,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage50,686 miles
Since last MOT+17,418 miles
PASS
Mileage33,268 miles
Since last MOT+11,872 miles
PASS
Mileage21,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage18,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
PASS
Mileage14,840 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 UFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GK53 UFZ

What car is GK53 UFZ?

GK53 UFZ is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GK53 UFZ?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 UFZ was 116,308 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 UFZ passed its MOT?

GK53 UFZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is GK53 UFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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