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 1984cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 135,354 miles on the clock, averaging 6,173 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).
MOT & Mileage History for GY53 EXJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,354 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,173 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY53 EXJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| 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 EXJ
What car is GY53 EXJ?
GY53 EXJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GY53 EXJ?
The last recorded mileage for GY53 EXJ was 135,354 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY53 EXJ passed its MOT?
GY53 EXJ has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.
Is GY53 EXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 EXJ 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 EXJ?
GY53 EXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.