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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 99,692 miles on the clock, averaging 6,090 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for GL53 UZC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 99,692 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,090 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL53 UZC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 UZC
What car is GL53 UZC?
GL53 UZC is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL53 UZC?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 UZC was 99,692 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 UZC passed its MOT?
GL53 UZC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2019.
Is GL53 UZC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 UZC 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 UZC?
GL53 UZC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.