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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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 162,459 miles on the clock, averaging 9,905 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 YDU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 162,459 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,905 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 YDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bora |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 YDU
What car is ML53 YDU?
ML53 YDU is an silver Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 YDU?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 YDU was 162,459 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 YDU passed its MOT?
ML53 YDU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2020.
Is ML53 YDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 YDU 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 YDU?
ML53 YDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.