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GV53 OGW

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 145,723 miles on the clock, averaging 6,242 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 OGW

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,723
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,242

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,723 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,818
Average per year6,242
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 OGW 30k59k88k117k146k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,723 miles
Since last MOT+1,818 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,905 miles
Since last MOT+10,962 miles
PASS
Mileage132,943 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,786 miles
Since last MOT+12,238 miles
PASS
Mileage120,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage114,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage108,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage105,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage103,901 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage100,475 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage96,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage91,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,136 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage83,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,222 miles
PASS
Mileage77,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage69,912 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage62,693 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage56,019 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage48,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage41,382 miles
Since last MOT+11,008 miles
PASS
Mileage30,374 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
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 OGW

What car is GV53 OGW?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 OGW?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 OGW was 145,723 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 OGW passed its MOT?

GV53 OGW has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2025.

Is GV53 OGW ULEZ compliant?

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

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