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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 153,670 miles on the clock, averaging 9,935 miles per year, above 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 GR53 CVP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 153,670 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,178 |
| Average per year | 9,935 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GR53 CVP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 CVP
What car is GR53 CVP?
GR53 CVP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GR53 CVP?
The last recorded mileage for GR53 CVP was 153,670 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GR53 CVP passed its MOT?
GR53 CVP has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Jan 2019.
Is GR53 CVP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR53 CVP 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 CVP?
GR53 CVP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.