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ML53 EZB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 114,969 miles on the clock, averaging 7,938 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 EZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,938

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 reading114,969 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 EZB 24k47k70k92k115k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,969 miles
Since last MOT+10,390 miles
PASS
Mileage104,579 miles
Since last MOT+11,551 miles
PASS
Mileage93,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,232 miles
PASS
Mileage81,796 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage76,495 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage72,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage68,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,290 miles
PASS
Mileage62,751 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,713 miles
PASS
Mileage56,033 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage48,840 miles
Since last MOT+11,716 miles
PASS
Mileage37,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,124 miles
Since last MOT+12,962 miles
PASS
Mileage24,162 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 EZB

What car is ML53 EZB?

ML53 EZB is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 EZB?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 EZB was 114,969 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 EZB passed its MOT?

ML53 EZB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2018.

Is ML53 EZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 EZB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML53 EZB?

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