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 Petrol 1781cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 126,993 miles on the clock, averaging 8,985 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GV53 GCX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 126,993 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,985 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV53 GCX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GV53 GCX
What car is GV53 GCX?
GV53 GCX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV53 GCX?
The last recorded mileage for GV53 GCX was 126,993 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV53 GCX passed its MOT?
GV53 GCX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2016.
Is GV53 GCX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 GCX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GV53 GCX?
GV53 GCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.