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 2324cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 119,500 miles on the clock, averaging 5,872 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 MKE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 119,500 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,688 |
| Average per year | 5,872 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 MKE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2324cc |
| 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 MKE
What car is MK53 MKE?
MK53 MKE is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 MKE?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 MKE was 119,500 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 MKE passed its MOT?
MK53 MKE has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2019.
Is MK53 MKE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 MKE 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 MKE?
MK53 MKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.