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GV53 MVP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 145,843 miles on the clock, averaging 6,780 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 MVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,843
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,780

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 reading145,843 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,351
Average per year6,780
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 MVP 42k68k94k120k146k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,843 miles
Since last MOT+13,351 miles
PASS
Mileage132,492 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,486 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage128,422 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,411 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage122,589 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage116,854 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage111,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage106,675 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage100,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,272 miles
PASS
Mileage93,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage86,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage81,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage73,802 miles
Since last MOT+7,675 miles
PASS
Mileage66,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,050 miles
PASS
Mileage58,077 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage50,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,779 miles
PASS
Mileage41,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 MVP

What car is GV53 MVP?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 MVP?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 MVP was 145,843 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 MVP passed its MOT?

GV53 MVP has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2022.

Is GV53 MVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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