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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 93,368 miles on the clock, averaging 5,200 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GU53 UPJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,368 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,937 |
| Average per year | 5,200 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU53 UPJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GU53 UPJ
What car is GU53 UPJ?
GU53 UPJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU53 UPJ?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 UPJ was 93,368 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 UPJ passed its MOT?
GU53 UPJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Aug 2021.
Is GU53 UPJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 UPJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GU53 UPJ?
GU53 UPJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.