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GP53 EHK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 117,102 miles on the clock, averaging 5,655 miles per year, below 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 EHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,655

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,102 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,655
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 EHK 10k37k64k90k117k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage109,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage101,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage94,761 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
PASS
Mileage87,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage81,497 miles
Since last MOT+10,328 miles
PASS
Mileage71,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,520 miles
PASS
Mileage61,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage52,940 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage41,036 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage32,636 miles
Since last MOT+2,773 miles
PASS
Mileage29,863 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage27,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,505 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage25,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage22,176 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage19,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,185 miles
PASS
Mileage16,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,908 miles
PASS
Mileage13,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage10,450 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 EHK

What car is GP53 EHK?

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

What is the mileage of GP53 EHK?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 EHK was 117,102 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 EHK passed its MOT?

GP53 EHK has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.

Is GP53 EHK ULEZ compliant?

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

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