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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 71,239 miles on the clock, averaging 13,427 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MA53 HLP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 71,239 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,427 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 HLP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 HLP
What car is MA53 HLP?
MA53 HLP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 HLP?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 HLP was 71,239 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 HLP passed its MOT?
MA53 HLP has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Nov 2009.
Is MA53 HLP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 HLP 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 HLP?
MA53 HLP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.