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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 164,365 miles on the clock, averaging 10,826 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 FVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,365 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,826 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 FVW |
| 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 FVW
What car is ML53 FVW?
ML53 FVW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 FVW?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 FVW was 164,365 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 FVW passed its MOT?
ML53 FVW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2020.
Is ML53 FVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 FVW 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 FVW?
ML53 FVW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.