Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 136,856 miles on the clock, averaging 7,959 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 VUU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 136,856 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,959 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GP53 VUU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 VUU
What car is GP53 VUU?
GP53 VUU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GP53 VUU?
The last recorded mileage for GP53 VUU was 136,856 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP53 VUU passed its MOT?
GP53 VUU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2017.
Is GP53 VUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 VUU 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 VUU?
GP53 VUU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.