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GY53 CFJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 198,963 miles on the clock, averaging 10,328 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY53 CFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,328

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,564
Average per year10,328
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 CFJ 84k112k141k170k199k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,963 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage195,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,399 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage191,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage187,318 miles
Since last MOT+13,685 miles
PASS
Mileage173,633 miles
Since last MOT+18,368 miles
PASS
Mileage155,265 miles
Since last MOT+20,118 miles
PASS
Mileage135,147 miles
Since last MOT+12,151 miles
PASS
Mileage122,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,996 miles
Since last MOT+12,662 miles
PASS
Mileage110,334 miles
Since last MOT+13,464 miles
PASS
Mileage96,870 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage86,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage83,562 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 CFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 CFJ

What car is GY53 CFJ?

GY53 CFJ is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 CFJ?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 CFJ was 198,963 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 CFJ passed its MOT?

GY53 CFJ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2017.

Is GY53 CFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 CFJ 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 GY53 CFJ?

GY53 CFJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.