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GV53 EAG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 165,289 miles on the clock, averaging 7,176 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 GV53 EAG

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,176

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,289 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 EAG 62k88k114k139k165k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,289 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,285 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage159,821 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,705 miles
Since last MOT+12,787 miles
PASS
Mileage146,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage139,344 miles
Since last MOT+876 miles
PASS
Mileage138,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
PASS
Mileage135,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage131,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage127,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage121,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage116,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage108,805 miles
Since last MOT+10,881 miles
PASS
Mileage97,924 miles
Since last MOT+12,478 miles
PASS
Mileage85,446 miles
Since last MOT+23,445 miles
PASS
Mileage62,001 miles

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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

RegistrationGV53 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 EAG

What car is GV53 EAG?

GV53 EAG is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 EAG?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 EAG was 165,289 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 EAG passed its MOT?

GV53 EAG has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2021.

Is GV53 EAG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 EAG 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 GV53 EAG?

GV53 EAG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.