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ST53 GHK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3200cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 123,561 miles on the clock, averaging 7,406 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 GHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,561
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,406

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,561 miles
Reading date
Miles last year942
Average per year7,406
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 GHK 26k51k75k99k124k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,561 miles
Since last MOT+942 miles
PASS
Mileage122,619 miles
Since last MOT+21,566 miles
PASS
Mileage101,053 miles
Since last MOT+20,768 miles
PASS
Mileage80,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,098 miles
PASS
Mileage79,187 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,470 miles
PASS
Mileage70,714 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage63,823 miles
Since last MOT+7,035 miles
PASS
Mileage56,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
PASS
Mileage49,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,862 miles
PASS
Mileage40,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage38,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,195 miles
PASS
Mileage35,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,845 miles
PASS
Mileage26,255 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 GHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 GHK

What car is ST53 GHK?

ST53 GHK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 GHK?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 GHK was 123,561 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 GHK passed its MOT?

ST53 GHK has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2019.

Is ST53 GHK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 GHK 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 ST53 GHK?

ST53 GHK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.