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VE53 GZT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Beige Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBeige
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 1595cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 67,384 miles on the clock, averaging 2,854 miles per year, well 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 VE53 GZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,854

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,759
Average per year2,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 GZT 16k29k42k54k67k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,384 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage65,625 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage61,323 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage57,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage56,501 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,471 miles
Since last MOT+9,634 miles
PASS
Mileage46,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage42,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,107 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,694 miles
PASS
Mileage40,350 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage38,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,536 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage36,354 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage35,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage32,134 miles
Since last MOT+1,992 miles
PASS
Mileage30,142 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
PASS
Mileage28,196 miles
Since last MOT+2,069 miles
PASS
Mileage26,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage23,589 miles
Since last MOT+3,370 miles
PASS
Mileage20,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage15,616 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 GZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 GZT

What car is VE53 GZT?

VE53 GZT is a beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 GZT?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 GZT was 67,384 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 GZT passed its MOT?

VE53 GZT has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2024.

Is VE53 GZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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