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GP53 EUD

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 109,910 miles on the clock, averaging 4,917 miles per year, well 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 EUD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,917

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,910 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year4,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 EUD 17k40k63k87k110k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,910 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,905 miles
Since last MOT+9,221 miles
PASS
Mileage100,684 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,651 miles
PASS
Mileage93,032 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,029 miles
Since last MOT+9,348 miles
PASS
Mileage83,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,105 miles
PASS
Mileage74,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage69,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage67,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage64,817 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage62,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,324 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage60,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,437 miles
PASS
Mileage57,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage55,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage52,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage49,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage45,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage41,555 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage37,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage32,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage26,993 miles
Since last MOT+10,277 miles
PASS
Mileage16,716 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EUD
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 EUD

What car is GP53 EUD?

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

What is the mileage of GP53 EUD?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 EUD was 109,910 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 EUD passed its MOT?

GP53 EUD has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.

Is GP53 EUD ULEZ compliant?

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

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