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GY53 JXD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 88,412 miles on the clock, averaging 3,593 miles per year, well 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 JXD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
88,412
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,593

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,412 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,869
Average per year3,593
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 JXD 19k36k54k71k88k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage84,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage79,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage73,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage67,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,335 miles
PASS
Mileage65,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage63,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,944 miles
PASS
Mileage59,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage55,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage51,903 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage48,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
PASS
Mileage44,530 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage41,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage37,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage34,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage31,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage26,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,460 miles
PASS
Mileage23,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage19,089 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 JXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 JXD

What car is GY53 JXD?

GY53 JXD is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 JXD?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 JXD was 88,412 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 JXD passed its MOT?

GY53 JXD has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is GY53 JXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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