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GL53 MUA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 156,686 miles on the clock, averaging 11,303 miles per year, above 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 GL53 MUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,303

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 reading156,686 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,501
Average per year11,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 MUA 31k62k94k125k157k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,686 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage150,185 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,180 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage142,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,874 miles
Since last MOT+11,886 miles
PASS
Mileage130,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage126,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,230 miles
PASS
Mileage120,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage114,017 miles
Since last MOT+20,327 miles
PASS
Mileage93,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,690 miles
Since last MOT+19,753 miles
PASS
Mileage73,937 miles
Since last MOT+16,104 miles
PASS
Mileage57,833 miles
Since last MOT+13,215 miles
PASS
Mileage44,618 miles
Since last MOT+13,517 miles
PASS
Mileage31,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,101 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 MUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 MUA

What car is GL53 MUA?

GL53 MUA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL53 MUA?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 MUA was 156,686 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 MUA passed its MOT?

GL53 MUA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2018.

Is GL53 MUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 MUA 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 GL53 MUA?

GL53 MUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.