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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 113,131 miles on the clock, averaging 5,350 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MA53 SBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,131 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,644 |
| Average per year | 5,350 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 SBZ |
| 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 SBZ
What car is MA53 SBZ?
MA53 SBZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 SBZ?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 SBZ was 113,131 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 SBZ passed its MOT?
MA53 SBZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2022.
Is MA53 SBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 SBZ 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 SBZ?
MA53 SBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.