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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 79,431 miles on the clock, averaging 5,339 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for HV53 PHY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,431 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,606 |
| Average per year | 5,339 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HV53 PHY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HV53 PHY
What car is HV53 PHY?
HV53 PHY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HV53 PHY?
The last recorded mileage for HV53 PHY was 79,431 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV53 PHY passed its MOT?
HV53 PHY has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 6 Apr 2019.
Is HV53 PHY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 PHY 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 HV53 PHY?
HV53 PHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.