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 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 29,361 miles on the clock, averaging 1,146 miles per year, well 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 ML53 EFU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 29,361 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 96 |
| Average per year | 1,146 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 EFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 EFU
What car is ML53 EFU?
ML53 EFU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 EFU?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 EFU was 29,361 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 EFU passed its MOT?
ML53 EFU has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.
Is ML53 EFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 EFU 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 ML53 EFU?
ML53 EFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.