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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 158,069 miles on the clock, averaging 6,704 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GY53 KFK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 158,069 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,681 |
| Average per year | 6,704 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY53 KFK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 KFK
What car is GY53 KFK?
GY53 KFK is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GY53 KFK?
The last recorded mileage for GY53 KFK was 158,069 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY53 KFK passed its MOT?
GY53 KFK has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.
Is GY53 KFK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 KFK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GY53 KFK?
GY53 KFK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.