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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 75,630 miles on the clock, averaging 3,774 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 FHO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 75,630 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 716 |
| Average per year | 3,774 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 FHO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 FHO
What car is ML53 FHO?
ML53 FHO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 FHO?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 FHO was 75,630 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 FHO passed its MOT?
ML53 FHO has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.
Is ML53 FHO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 FHO 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 FHO?
ML53 FHO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.