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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 124,243 miles on the clock, averaging 5,519 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GP53 FHW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,243 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,878 |
| Average per year | 5,519 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 FHW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 FHW
What car is GP53 FHW?
GP53 FHW is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GP53 FHW?
The last recorded mileage for GP53 FHW was 124,243 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP53 FHW passed its MOT?
GP53 FHW has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 22 Apr 2024.
Is GP53 FHW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 FHW 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 FHW?
GP53 FHW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.