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GP53 FUB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 105,349 miles on the clock, averaging 8,003 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for GP53 FUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,003

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,300
Average per year8,003
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP53 FUB 57k69k81k93k105k '06'12'09

Check GP53 FUB

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,300 miles
PASS
Mileage98,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage90,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,817 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage75,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
PASS
Mileage66,050 miles
Since last MOT+8,723 miles
PASS
Mileage57,327 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 FUB

What car is GP53 FUB?

GP53 FUB is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 FUB?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 FUB was 105,349 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 FUB passed its MOT?

GP53 FUB has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2012.

Is GP53 FUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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