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GK53 UHZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 115,650 miles on the clock, averaging 9,596 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for GK53 UHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,596

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year9,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 UHZ 23k46k69k93k116k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,650 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,645 miles
Since last MOT+9,727 miles
PASS
Mileage105,918 miles
Since last MOT+13,608 miles
PASS
Mileage92,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,262 miles
PASS
Mileage86,048 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage80,530 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,521 miles
Since last MOT+11,356 miles
PASS
Mileage69,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage64,969 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage55,730 miles
Since last MOT+12,455 miles
PASS
Mileage43,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,275 miles
Since last MOT+1,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,035 miles
Since last MOT+15,113 miles
PASS
Mileage26,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage23,058 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 UHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GK53 UHZ

What car is GK53 UHZ?

GK53 UHZ is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GK53 UHZ?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 UHZ was 115,650 miles, recorded on 12 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 UHZ passed its MOT?

GK53 UHZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2016.

Is GK53 UHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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