Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 123,695 miles on the clock, averaging 6,962 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for GY53 FEF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 123,695 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 77 |
| Average per year | 6,962 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY53 FEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 FEF
What car is GY53 FEF?
GY53 FEF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GY53 FEF?
The last recorded mileage for GY53 FEF was 123,695 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY53 FEF passed its MOT?
GY53 FEF has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2019.
Is GY53 FEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 FEF 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 FEF?
GY53 FEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.