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GV53 OMO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 144,216 miles on the clock, averaging 7,789 miles per year, around 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 OMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,216
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,789

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 OMO 53k76k98k121k144k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,216 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage140,515 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,943 miles
PASS
Mileage129,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage118,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage110,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,169 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage102,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage95,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,888 miles
PASS
Mileage91,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,700 miles
PASS
Mileage82,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,007 miles
PASS
Mileage66,762 miles
Since last MOT+14,053 miles
PASS
Mileage52,709 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 OMO

What car is GV53 OMO?

GV53 OMO is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 OMO?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 OMO was 144,216 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 OMO passed its MOT?

GV53 OMO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2018.

Is GV53 OMO ULEZ compliant?

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

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