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GP53 EUO

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 91,544 miles on the clock, averaging 3,918 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 EUO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,918

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,054
Average per year3,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 EUO 16k35k54k73k92k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,544 miles
Since last MOT+1,054 miles
PASS
Mileage90,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,203 miles
PASS
Mileage89,287 miles
Since last MOT+1,411 miles
PASS
Mileage87,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,876 miles
Since last MOT+920 miles
PASS
Mileage86,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,956 miles
Since last MOT+939 miles
PASS
Mileage86,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,017 miles
Since last MOT+455 miles
PASS
Mileage85,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,562 miles
Since last MOT+543 miles
PASS
Mileage85,019 miles
Since last MOT+949 miles
PASS
Mileage84,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage80,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage75,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage70,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage64,210 miles
Since last MOT+7,396 miles
PASS
Mileage56,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage50,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage43,587 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,552 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage36,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage29,300 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage21,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage16,202 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EUO
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 EUO

What car is GP53 EUO?

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

What is the mileage of GP53 EUO?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 EUO was 91,544 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 EUO passed its MOT?

GP53 EUO has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is GP53 EUO ULEZ compliant?

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

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