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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 91,130 miles on the clock, averaging 4,787 miles per year, well below 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 MD53 UJR
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 91,130 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,787 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 UJR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 UJR
What car is MD53 UJR?
MD53 UJR is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MD53 UJR?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 UJR was 91,130 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 UJR passed its MOT?
MD53 UJR has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2022.
Is MD53 UJR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 UJR 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 UJR?
MD53 UJR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.