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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 123,955 miles on the clock, averaging 5,832 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 GSV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 123,955 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,832 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 GSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 GSV
What car is ML53 GSV?
ML53 GSV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 GSV?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 GSV was 123,955 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 GSV passed its MOT?
ML53 GSV has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2023.
Is ML53 GSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 GSV 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 GSV?
ML53 GSV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.