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VA53 GFV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 157,310 miles on the clock, averaging 5,276 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for VA53 GFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,276

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading157,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,693
Average per year5,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 GFV 64k87k111k134k157k '07'24'16

Check VA53 GFV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage155,617 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage151,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage144,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,444 miles
PASS
Mileage140,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,503 miles
PASS
Mileage136,981 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage131,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage125,195 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,086 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage114,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
PASS
Mileage110,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,216 miles
PASS
Mileage104,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage101,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage95,910 miles
Since last MOT+14,004 miles
PASS
Mileage81,906 miles
Since last MOT+17,701 miles
PASS
Mileage64,205 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 GFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 GFV

What car is VA53 GFV?

VA53 GFV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VA53 GFV?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 GFV was 157,310 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 GFV passed its MOT?

VA53 GFV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2024.

Is VA53 GFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 GFV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VA53 GFV?

VA53 GFV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.