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MK53 MRV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1595cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 116,401 miles on the clock, averaging 9,466 miles per year, above 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 MRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,466

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,241
Average per year9,466
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MK53 MRV 36k56k76k96k116k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,401 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage108,160 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage100,035 miles
Since last MOT+8,401 miles
PASS
Mileage91,634 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
PASS
Mileage82,567 miles
Since last MOT+12,074 miles
PASS
Mileage70,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,493 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage60,738 miles
Since last MOT+11,515 miles
PASS
Mileage49,223 miles
Since last MOT+12,884 miles
PASS
Mileage36,339 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 MRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 MRV

What car is MK53 MRV?

MK53 MRV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 MRV?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 MRV was 116,401 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 MRV passed its MOT?

MK53 MRV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2015.

Is MK53 MRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 MRV 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 MRV?

MK53 MRV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.