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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 185,504 miles on the clock, averaging 9,717 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 ONT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 185,504 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,111 |
| Average per year | 9,717 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 ONT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 ONT
What car is MD53 ONT?
MD53 ONT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MD53 ONT?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 ONT was 185,504 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 ONT passed its MOT?
MD53 ONT has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 16 Nov 2023.
Is MD53 ONT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 ONT 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 ONT?
MD53 ONT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.