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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 126,310 miles on the clock, averaging 9,830 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MD53 FVP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 126,310 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,830 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 FVP |
| 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 FVP
What car is MD53 FVP?
MD53 FVP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MD53 FVP?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 FVP was 126,310 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 FVP passed its MOT?
MD53 FVP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2018.
Is MD53 FVP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 FVP 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 FVP?
MD53 FVP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.