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GP53 AXF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Brighton, 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 172,817 miles on the clock, averaging 7,988 miles per year, around 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 GP53 AXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,988

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,988
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 AXF 23k60k98k135k173k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,817 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,936 miles
PASS
Mileage165,880 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,872 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage158,027 miles
Since last MOT+8,594 miles
PASS
Mileage149,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage145,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,639 miles
PASS
Mileage142,633 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage139,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage133,067 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage125,535 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,503 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage116,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage106,595 miles
Since last MOT+9,891 miles
PASS
Mileage96,704 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage88,268 miles
Since last MOT+9,286 miles
PASS
Mileage78,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage69,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,861 miles
PASS
Mileage57,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage51,464 miles
Since last MOT+12,646 miles
PASS
Mileage38,818 miles
Since last MOT+12,557 miles
PASS
Mileage26,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage22,781 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 AXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 AXF

What car is GP53 AXF?

GP53 AXF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 AXF?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 AXF was 172,817 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 AXF passed its MOT?

GP53 AXF has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.

Is GP53 AXF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 AXF 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 GP53 AXF?

GP53 AXF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.