Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 86,434 miles on the clock, averaging 5,277 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 ML53 EYX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,434 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,277 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 EYX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 EYX
What car is ML53 EYX?
ML53 EYX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 EYX?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 EYX was 86,434 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 EYX passed its MOT?
ML53 EYX has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2018.
Is ML53 EYX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 EYX 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 EYX?
ML53 EYX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.