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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 106,635 miles on the clock, averaging 14,185 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 OOB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 106,635 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25 |
| Average per year | 14,185 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 OOB |
| 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 OOB
What car is MD53 OOB?
MD53 OOB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MD53 OOB?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 OOB was 106,635 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 OOB passed its MOT?
MD53 OOB has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 21 Apr 2011.
Is MD53 OOB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 OOB 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 OOB?
MD53 OOB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.