Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
MA53 VYG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 152,331 miles on the clock, averaging 9,067 miles per year, above 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 VYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,331
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,067

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,331 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 VYG 17k51k85k119k152k '06'21'15

Check MA53 VYG

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage145,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,885 miles
Since last MOT+12,062 miles
PASS
Mileage133,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,823 miles
Since last MOT+12,453 miles
PASS
Mileage121,370 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,369 miles
Since last MOT+19,589 miles
PASS
Mileage101,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage91,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage82,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,865 miles
PASS
Mileage74,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,135 miles
Since last MOT+8,270 miles
PASS
Mileage65,865 miles
Since last MOT+11,205 miles
PASS
Mileage54,660 miles
Since last MOT+11,681 miles
PASS
Mileage42,979 miles
Since last MOT+9,279 miles
PASS
Mileage33,700 miles
Since last MOT+9,834 miles
PASS
Mileage23,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage21,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage17,293 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Check DVSA recall data directly

Search specialist VAG forums

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More MA53 V plates

Browse all MA53 V registrations from Manchester.

About MA53 VYG

What car is MA53 VYG?

MA53 VYG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 VYG?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 VYG was 152,331 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 VYG passed its MOT?

MA53 VYG has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2021.

Is MA53 VYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 VYG 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 VYG?

MA53 VYG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.