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GP53 FJJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 101,950 miles on the clock, averaging 5,189 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for GP53 FJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,189

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,022
Average per year5,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 FJJ 27k45k64k83k102k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage97,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage94,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,886 miles
PASS
Mileage92,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage86,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage81,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage74,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage70,428 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage66,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage59,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage52,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,215 miles
Since last MOT+277 miles
PASS
Mileage51,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,938 miles
Since last MOT+13,158 miles
PASS
Mileage38,780 miles
Since last MOT+12,112 miles
PASS
Mileage26,668 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 FJJ

What car is GP53 FJJ?

GP53 FJJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 FJJ?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 FJJ was 101,950 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 FJJ passed its MOT?

GP53 FJJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2021.

Is GP53 FJJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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