Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 118,277 miles on the clock, averaging 5,151 miles per year, below 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 VXW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,277 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,151 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 VXW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 VXW
What car is MK53 VXW?
MK53 VXW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 VXW?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 VXW was 118,277 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 VXW passed its MOT?
MK53 VXW has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2026.
Is MK53 VXW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 VXW 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 VXW?
MK53 VXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.