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VE53 GZP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 147,479 miles on the clock, averaging 8,803 miles per year, around 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 VE53 GZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,479
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,803

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,479 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 GZP 29k58k88k118k147k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,479 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage146,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage144,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,189 miles
Since last MOT+919 miles
PASS
Mileage143,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage139,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage137,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,033 miles
Since last MOT+10,446 miles
PASS
Mileage126,587 miles
Since last MOT+22,121 miles
PASS
Mileage104,466 miles
Since last MOT+13,905 miles
PASS
Mileage90,561 miles
Since last MOT+13,474 miles
PASS
Mileage77,087 miles
Since last MOT+14,868 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,219 miles
Since last MOT+16,900 miles
PASS
Mileage45,319 miles
Since last MOT+16,480 miles
PASS
Mileage28,839 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,834 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 GZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 GZP

What car is VE53 GZP?

VE53 GZP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 GZP?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 GZP was 147,479 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 GZP passed its MOT?

VE53 GZP has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2020.

Is VE53 GZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 GZP 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 VE53 GZP?

VE53 GZP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.