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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 184,681 miles on the clock, averaging 8,915 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VXM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 184,681 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 8,915 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 VXM |
| 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 VXM
What car is MA53 VXM?
MA53 VXM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 VXM?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 VXM was 184,681 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 VXM passed its MOT?
MA53 VXM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2019.
Is MA53 VXM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 VXM 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 VXM?
MA53 VXM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.