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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 139,018 miles on the clock, averaging 4,468 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 PDU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 139,018 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,865 |
| Average per year | 4,468 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MJ53 PDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MJ53 PDU
What car is MJ53 PDU?
MJ53 PDU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MJ53 PDU?
The last recorded mileage for MJ53 PDU was 139,018 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ53 PDU passed its MOT?
MJ53 PDU has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.
Is MJ53 PDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 PDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MJ53 PDU?
MJ53 PDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.