Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 95,500 miles on the clock, averaging 5,055 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 HV53 GCX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,500 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 5,055 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HV53 GCX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HV53 GCX
What car is HV53 GCX?
HV53 GCX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HV53 GCX?
The last recorded mileage for HV53 GCX was 95,500 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV53 GCX passed its MOT?
HV53 GCX has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2016.
Is HV53 GCX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 GCX 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 HV53 GCX?
HV53 GCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.