Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 117,651 miles on the clock, averaging 7,573 miles per year, around 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 VYW
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 117,651 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,254 |
| Average per year | 7,573 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 VYW |
| 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 VYW
What car is MA53 VYW?
MA53 VYW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 VYW?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 VYW was 117,651 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 VYW passed its MOT?
MA53 VYW has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2017.
Is MA53 VYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 VYW 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 VYW?
MA53 VYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.