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 1390cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 118,812 miles on the clock, averaging 4,771 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for GV53 VKG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 118,812 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,771 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV53 VKG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 VKG
What car is GV53 VKG?
GV53 VKG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV53 VKG?
The last recorded mileage for GV53 VKG was 118,812 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV53 VKG passed its MOT?
GV53 VKG has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2024.
Is GV53 VKG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 VKG 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 VKG?
GV53 VKG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.