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GV53 WVB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 171,154 miles on the clock, averaging 7,600 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 WVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,154
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,600

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading171,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,387
Average per year7,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 WVB 30k65k101k136k171k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage167,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,448 miles
PASS
Mileage165,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage159,387 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,148 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage157,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage150,522 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,520 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage140,471 miles
Since last MOT+11,373 miles
PASS
Mileage129,098 miles
Since last MOT+10,917 miles
PASS
Mileage118,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,181 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage110,023 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,634 miles
PASS
Mileage101,388 miles
Since last MOT+11,550 miles
PASS
Mileage89,838 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage81,471 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage72,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,578 miles
PASS
Mileage61,555 miles
Since last MOT+10,653 miles
PASS
Mileage50,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,152 miles
PASS
Mileage42,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,326 miles
PASS
Mileage32,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage29,859 miles

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AQP/AUE

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 WVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 WVB

What car is GV53 WVB?

GV53 WVB is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 WVB?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 WVB was 171,154 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 WVB passed its MOT?

GV53 WVB has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2025.

Is GV53 WVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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