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 1595cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 150,440 miles on the clock, averaging 10,668 miles per year, above 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 HXZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 150,440 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,668 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY53 HXZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| 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 HXZ
What car is GY53 HXZ?
GY53 HXZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GY53 HXZ?
The last recorded mileage for GY53 HXZ was 150,440 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY53 HXZ passed its MOT?
GY53 HXZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2018.
Is GY53 HXZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 HXZ 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 HXZ?
GY53 HXZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.