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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 107,158 miles on the clock, averaging 5,817 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MD53 FVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,158 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,776 |
| Average per year | 5,817 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 FVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MD53 FVL
What car is MD53 FVL?
MD53 FVL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MD53 FVL?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 FVL was 107,158 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 FVL passed its MOT?
MD53 FVL has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2022.
Is MD53 FVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 FVL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MD53 FVL?
MD53 FVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.