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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 182,773 miles on the clock, averaging 8,465 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GP53 BFJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,773 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,465 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GP53 BFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 BFJ
What car is GP53 BFJ?
GP53 BFJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GP53 BFJ?
The last recorded mileage for GP53 BFJ was 182,773 miles, recorded on 15 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP53 BFJ passed its MOT?
GP53 BFJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2020.
Is GP53 BFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 BFJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GP53 BFJ?
GP53 BFJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.