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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 168,726 miles on the clock, averaging 9,578 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for GY53 CFP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 168,726 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,261 |
| Average per year | 9,578 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY53 CFP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GY53 CFP
What car is GY53 CFP?
GY53 CFP is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GY53 CFP?
The last recorded mileage for GY53 CFP was 168,726 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY53 CFP passed its MOT?
GY53 CFP has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 18 Aug 2021.
Is GY53 CFP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 CFP 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 CFP?
GY53 CFP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.