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GP53 SCZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 169,539 miles on the clock, averaging 8,121 miles per year, around 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 SCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,121

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year193
Average per year8,121
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 SCZ 36k70k103k136k170k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,539 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage160,004 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage151,506 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage145,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage142,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,728 miles
Since last MOT+10,358 miles
PASS
Mileage132,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,370 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage120,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage115,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,680 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage111,332 miles
Since last MOT+2,981 miles
PASS
Mileage108,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
PASS
Mileage103,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage96,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage88,103 miles
Since last MOT+14,963 miles
PASS
Mileage73,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,140 miles
Since last MOT+13,013 miles
PASS
Mileage60,127 miles
Since last MOT+12,390 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,737 miles
Since last MOT+11,427 miles
PASS
Mileage36,310 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 SCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 SCZ

What car is GP53 SCZ?

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

What is the mileage of GP53 SCZ?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 SCZ was 169,539 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 SCZ passed its MOT?

GP53 SCZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2023.

Is GP53 SCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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