Vehicle summary
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 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 164,033 miles on the clock, averaging 6,212 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HD53 AVT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 164,033 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,118 |
| Average per year | 6,212 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HD53 AVT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HD53 AVT
What car is HD53 AVT?
HD53 AVT is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HD53 AVT?
The last recorded mileage for HD53 AVT was 164,033 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HD53 AVT passed its MOT?
HD53 AVT has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2025.
Is HD53 AVT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 AVT 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 HD53 AVT?
HD53 AVT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.