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ML53 EYT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 90,022 miles on the clock, averaging 4,565 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 EYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,022
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,565

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,022 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 EYT 19k36k54k72k90k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage86,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage79,544 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage74,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage66,219 miles
PASS
Mileage69,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage65,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,717 miles
Since last MOT+1,343 miles
PASS
Mileage64,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage63,070 miles
Since last MOT+1,530 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,540 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage59,633 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage53,105 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage44,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage36,855 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,227 miles
PASS
Mileage27,476 miles
Since last MOT+8,822 miles
PASS
Mileage18,654 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 EYT

What car is ML53 EYT?

ML53 EYT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 EYT?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 EYT was 90,022 miles, recorded on 19 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 EYT passed its MOT?

ML53 EYT has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2022.

Is ML53 EYT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 EYT 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 EYT?

ML53 EYT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.