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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 121,997 miles on the clock, averaging 6,564 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 MKA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,997 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,355 |
| Average per year | 6,564 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 MKA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 MKA
What car is MK53 MKA?
MK53 MKA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 MKA?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 MKA was 121,997 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 MKA passed its MOT?
MK53 MKA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2021.
Is MK53 MKA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 MKA 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 MKA?
MK53 MKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.