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GP53 FJD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 309,084 miles on the clock, averaging 25,789 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GP53 FJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
309,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
25,789

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading309,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,400
Average per year25,789
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP53 FJD 64k125k186k248k309k '06'16'11

Check GP53 FJD

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage309,084 miles
Since last MOT+22,400 miles
PASS
Mileage286,684 miles
Since last MOT+28,248 miles
PASS
Mileage258,436 miles
Since last MOT+29,110 miles
PASS
Mileage229,326 miles
Since last MOT+40,893 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+44,842 miles
PASS
Mileage143,591 miles
Since last MOT+27,521 miles
PASS
Mileage116,070 miles
Since last MOT+29,990 miles
PASS
Mileage86,080 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,435 miles
Since last MOT+21,696 miles
PASS
Mileage63,739 miles

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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

RegistrationGP53 FJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 FJD

What car is GP53 FJD?

GP53 FJD is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 FJD?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 FJD was 309,084 miles, recorded on 29 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 FJD passed its MOT?

GP53 FJD has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 May 2016.

Is GP53 FJD ULEZ compliant?

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

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