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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 220,506 miles on the clock, averaging 10,839 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 GV53 GDA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 220,506 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,696 |
| Average per year | 10,839 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV53 GDA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 GDA
What car is GV53 GDA?
GV53 GDA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV53 GDA?
The last recorded mileage for GV53 GDA was 220,506 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV53 GDA passed its MOT?
GV53 GDA has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2022.
Is GV53 GDA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 GDA 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 GDA?
GV53 GDA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.