Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 134,974 miles on the clock, averaging 7,593 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 BDF
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 134,974 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,057 |
| Average per year | 7,593 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GP53 BDF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GP — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GP53 BDF
What car is GP53 BDF?
GP53 BDF is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GP53 BDF?
The last recorded mileage for GP53 BDF was 134,974 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP53 BDF passed its MOT?
GP53 BDF has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2020.
Is GP53 BDF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 BDF 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 BDF?
GP53 BDF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.