Vehicle summary
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 140,131 miles on the clock, averaging 6,576 miles per year, below 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 VZW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,131 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,000 |
| Average per year | 6,576 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GP53 VZW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GP — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GP53 VZW
What car is GP53 VZW?
GP53 VZW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GP53 VZW?
The last recorded mileage for GP53 VZW was 140,131 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP53 VZW passed its MOT?
GP53 VZW has had 18 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (18 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2023.
Is GP53 VZW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 VZW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VZW?
GP53 VZW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.