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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 79,377 miles on the clock, averaging 4,877 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 MA53 DWU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,377 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -200 |
| Average per year | 4,877 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 DWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MA53 DWU
What car is MA53 DWU?
MA53 DWU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 DWU?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 DWU was 79,377 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 DWU passed its MOT?
MA53 DWU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2016.
Is MA53 DWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 DWU 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 MA53 DWU?
MA53 DWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.