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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 109,094 miles on the clock, averaging 6,161 miles per year, 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 MK53 FDA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,094 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,161 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 FDA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MK53 FDA
What car is MK53 FDA?
MK53 FDA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 FDA?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 FDA was 109,094 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 FDA passed its MOT?
MK53 FDA has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2019.
Is MK53 FDA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 FDA 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 MK53 FDA?
MK53 FDA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.