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MK53 VUC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 125,373 miles on the clock, averaging 7,419 miles per year, around 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 VUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,373
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,419

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,373 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,419
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MK53 VUC 29k53k77k101k125k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage119,515 miles
Since last MOT+11,770 miles
PASS
Mileage107,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,593 miles
PASS
Mileage98,152 miles
Since last MOT+9,392 miles
PASS
Mileage88,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage80,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage72,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage64,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage55,462 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,846 miles
PASS
Mileage42,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage37,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage28,798 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 VUC

What car is MK53 VUC?

MK53 VUC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 VUC?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 VUC was 125,373 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 VUC passed its MOT?

MK53 VUC has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2019.

Is MK53 VUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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