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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 177,663 miles on the clock, averaging 10,372 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for GV53 WUG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 177,663 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,103 |
| Average per year | 10,372 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV53 WUG |
| 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 WUG
What car is GV53 WUG?
GV53 WUG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV53 WUG?
The last recorded mileage for GV53 WUG was 177,663 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV53 WUG passed its MOT?
GV53 WUG has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2019.
Is GV53 WUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 WUG 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 WUG?
GV53 WUG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.