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 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 64,898 miles on the clock, averaging 5,096 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for GR53 CVE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 64,898 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,888 |
| Average per year | 5,096 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GR53 CVE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GR — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GR53 CVE
What car is GR53 CVE?
GR53 CVE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GR53 CVE?
The last recorded mileage for GR53 CVE was 64,898 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GR53 CVE passed its MOT?
GR53 CVE has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.
Is GR53 CVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR53 CVE 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 GR53 CVE?
GR53 CVE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.