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GV53 MVM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 188,466 miles on the clock, averaging 8,103 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 MVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,103

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,663
Average per year8,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 MVM 57k90k123k156k188k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,466 miles
Since last MOT+15,663 miles
PASS
Mileage172,803 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,791 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage163,744 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage161,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,910 miles
PASS
Mileage157,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,685 miles
PASS
Mileage154,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,930 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage152,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage146,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,126 miles
PASS
Mileage140,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage131,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage124,367 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,228 miles
Since last MOT+12,022 miles
PASS
Mileage112,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,206 miles
Since last MOT+12,076 miles
PASS
Mileage100,130 miles
Since last MOT+13,311 miles
PASS
Mileage86,819 miles
Since last MOT+11,547 miles
PASS
Mileage75,272 miles
Since last MOT+18,100 miles
PASS
Mileage57,172 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 MVM

What car is GV53 MVM?

GV53 MVM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 MVM?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 MVM was 188,466 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 MVM passed its MOT?

GV53 MVM has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2022.

Is GV53 MVM ULEZ compliant?

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

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