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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 100,637 miles on the clock, averaging 5,019 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for HD53 GKA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 100,637 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,019 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HD53 GKA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HD53 GKA
What car is HD53 GKA?
HD53 GKA is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HD53 GKA?
The last recorded mileage for HD53 GKA was 100,637 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HD53 GKA passed its MOT?
HD53 GKA has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2021.
Is HD53 GKA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 GKA 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 HD53 GKA?
HD53 GKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.