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 Diesel 1281cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 168,653 miles on the clock, averaging 7,715 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 LFU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 168,653 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,715 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 LFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1281cc |
| 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 LFU
What car is MK53 LFU?
MK53 LFU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1281cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 LFU?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 LFU was 168,653 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 LFU passed its MOT?
MK53 LFU has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2015.
Is MK53 LFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 LFU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MK53 LFU?
MK53 LFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.