Vehicle summary
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 1 MOT test on record, passing 0 and failing once (0% pass rate). It has 38,395 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for GL53 UGC
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL53 UGC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GL53 UGC
What car is GL53 UGC?
GL53 UGC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL53 UGC?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 UGC was 38,395 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2006 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 UGC passed its MOT?
GL53 UGC has had 1 MOT tests with a 0% pass rate (0 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 14 Dec 2006.
Is GL53 UGC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 UGC 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 UGC?
GL53 UGC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.